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Mordecai and Esther the queen established this decision on their own, pledging their own well-being to their plan.
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Verse 31. Fasts and cries. See verse 21. Calmet.—Prot. “the matters of their fastings and their cry: and the decree of Esther confirmed these matters of Purim, and it was written in the book.” Bible.—This feast, instituted by Mardochai, was accepted and observed by the Jews as a constitution agreeable to, and not contrary to the law. Deuteronomy 4:2 and 12:32. Worthington.
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