Instituted by Mordecai Esther 9:20

To commemorate the defeat of Haman's wicked design Esther 3:7-15, 9:24-26

Began Fourteenth of Twelfth Month Esther 9:17

Lasted Two Days Esther 9:21

Mode of Celebrating Esther 9:17-19, 22

The Jews Bound Themselves to Keep Esther 9:27, 28

Confirmed by Royal Authority Esther 9:29-32