Queen Esther the daughter of Aminadab and Mordecai the Jew wrote all that they had done, and gave the confirmation of the letter about Purim.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 29. Second. The first might be the edict, (Calmet. 8:9) or else the provisional establishment of the festival, as it could not have general authority till it was ratified by the high priest; after which, this second letter was dispatched. Calmet.—Septuagint “and queen Esther, daughter of Aminadab, and so forth… wrote all that they had done, and also the confirmation of the epistle of Phrourai.” They should say Phurim, as the former word means “guards.” Hebrew “wrote with all authority, to confirm this second letter of Purim;” (Prot. Bible.) or rather, “this letter, Phurim, of which this is a copy.” The Rom. Septuagint only add for this and their advice; ( Calmet. Ed. Alex. “for their health and counsel.”) and Esther established for ever, and wrote as a memorial: My nation,” and so forth Bible.