Esther 9:32
What does Esther 9:32 mean?
A plain-English look at Esther 9:32 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Esther 9:32 means
Esther’s command establishes the matters of Purim, and it is written in the book—entered into the official record. The verse underscores closure and permanence. What began with a deadly decree ends with a royal command that secures life and remembrance. By recording it, the empire acknowledges the feast’s legitimacy. The Jews’ deliverance is not only celebrated but documented, guarding it from forgetfulness or dispute. The chapter thus concludes with a settled order: justice has been done, peace has been granted, and a memorial has been fixed for generations to come.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And the commandment of Esther confirmed these matters of Purim; and it was written in the book.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And the decree of Esther confirmed these matters of Purim; and it was written in the book.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And the commandment of Esther confirmed these matters of Purim; and it was written in the book.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The order given by Esther gave the force of law to the rules about the Purim; and it was recorded in the book.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And a saying of Esther hath established these matters of Purim, and it is written in the Book.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And all things which are contained in the history of this book, which is called Esther.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And the decree of Esther confirmed these matters of Purim; and it was written in the book.
Context
This final verse provides the concluding seal on Purim’s institution. After the people’s commitment (vv. 27–28) and the authoritative letters from Esther and Mordecai (vv. 29–31), verse 32 states that Esther’s command confirmed all matters and that it was recorded. The narrative arc—from looming annihilation to recorded celebration—is complete. The book now turns from the crisis and its resolution to the settled legacy of remembrance, aligning the Jews’ corporate memory with official imperial archives to ensure the story is told and the feast kept.
v.31to confirm these days of Purim in their appointed times, according as Mordecai the Jew and Esther the queen had enjoined them, and as they had ordained for themselves and for their seed, in the matter of the fastings and their cry.
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Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Esther 9:26
Wherefore they called these days Purim, after the name of Pur. Therefore because of all the words of this letter, and of that which they had seen concerning this matter, and that which had come unto them,