Instituted by Mordecai Es 9:20
To commemorate the defeat of Haman's wicked design Es 3:7-15; 9:24-26
Began fourteenth of twelfth month Es 9:17
Lasted two days Es 9:21
Mode of celebrating Es 9:17-19,22
The Jews bound themselves to keep Es 9:27,28
Confirmed by royal authority Es 9:29-32