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Therefore do the Jews of the villages, who dwell in the unwalled towns, make the fourteenth day of the month Adar [a day of] gladness and feasting, and a good day, and of sending portions one to another.
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The Origin of Two Purim Dates
Commentators explain that this verse establishes the two-day observance of Purim. Jews in the 'unwalled towns' and villages celebrated on the 14th of Adar, as their fighting ended on the 13th. In contrast, those in the walled capital of Susa, who fought for an extra day, celebrated on the 15th. This distinction between provincial and capital celebrations continues in Jewish tradition today.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The Jews of the villages ... — Rather, “the Jews of the country districts, that lived in the country towns,” as distinguished from …
19th Century
Anglican
The Jews of the villages ... the unwalled towns. —Virtually the same Hebrew word is used in both these cases (perazim, perazot…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore the Jews of the villages, that dwelt in the unwalled towns, made the fourteenth day of the mon…
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