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Esther 9:22-25

22 as the time when the Jews got relief from their enemies, and as the month when their sorrow was turned into joy and their mourning into a day of celebration. He wrote them to observe the days as days of feasting and joy and giving presents of food to one another and gifts to the poor.

23 So the Jews agreed to continue the celebration they had begun, doing what Mordecai had written to them.

24 For Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, the enemy of all the Jews, had plotted against the Jews to destroy them and had cast the pur (that is, the lot) for their ruin and destruction.

25 But when the plot came to the king’s attention, he issued written orders that the evil scheme Haman had devised against the Jews should come back onto his own head, and that he and his sons should be hanged on the gallows.

Cross References for Esther 9:22-25

1 Samuel 25:8 - Ask your own servants and they will tell you. Therefore be favorable toward my young men, since... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 25:8 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 25:8

Isaiah 61:3 - and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes,... Click to read the verse Isaiah 61:3 Click to read the verse Isaiah 61:3

Psalms 30:11 - You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, Click to read the verse Psalms 30:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 30:11

Judges 3:11 - So the land had peace for forty years, until Othniel son of Kenaz died. Click to read the verse Judges 3:11 Click to read the verse Judges 3:11

Nehemiah 8:10 - Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have noth... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 8:10 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 8:10

Luke 11:41 - But give what is inside the dish to the poor, and everything will be clean for you. Click to read the verse Luke 11:41 Click to read the verse Luke 11:41

Matthew 5:4 - Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Click to read the verse Matthew 5:4 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:4

Galatians 2:10 - All they asked was that we should continue to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do. Click to read the verse Galatians 2:10 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:10

Isaiah 12:1-2 - In that day you will say: “I will praise you, O Lord. Although you were angry with me, your ang... Click to read the verse Isaiah 12:1-2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 12:1-2

Psalms 103:2 - Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits— Click to read the verse Psalms 103:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 103:2

Nehemiah 8:10-12 - Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have noth... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 8:10-12 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 8:10-12

Esther 8:17 - In every province and in every city, wherever the edict of the king went, there was joy and gla... Click to read the verse Esther 8:17 Click to read the verse Esther 8:17

Esther 9:19 - That is why rural Jews—those living in villages—observe the fourteenth of the month of Adar as ... Click to read the verse Esther 9:19 Click to read the verse Esther 9:19

Jeremiah 31:13 - Then maidens will dance and be glad, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:13 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:13

Ecclesiastes 11:2 - Give portions to seven, yes to eight, for you do not know what disaster may come upon the land. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 11:2 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 11:2

Zechariah 8:19 - This is what the Lord Almighty says: “The fasts of the fourth, fifth, seventh and tenth months ... Click to read the verse Zechariah 8:19 Click to read the verse Zechariah 8:19

Esther 2:18 - And the king gave a great banquet, Esther’s banquet, for all his nobles and officials. He procl... Click to read the verse Esther 2:18 Click to read the verse Esther 2:18

Esther 3:12-13 - Then on the thirteenth day of the first month the royal secretaries were summoned. They wrote o... Click to read the verse Esther 3:12-13 Click to read the verse Esther 3:12-13

Isaiah 14:3 - On the day the Lord gives you relief from suffering and turmoil and cruel bondage, Click to read the verse Isaiah 14:3 Click to read the verse Isaiah 14:3

Acts 2:44-46 - All the believers were together and had everything in common. Click to read the verse Acts 2:44-46 Click to read the verse Acts 2:44-46

John 16:20-22 - I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but yo... Click to read the verse John 16:20-22 Click to read the verse John 16:20-22

Exodus 13:3-8 - Then Moses said to the people, “Commemorate this day, the day you came out of Egypt, out of the... Click to read the verse Exodus 13:3-8 Click to read the verse Exodus 13:3-8