The narrative of Esther is set during a time when the Jewish people were under threat of extermination due to a decree orchestrated by Haman, an official in the Persian Empire. However, through the bravery and strategic intervention of Queen Esther and her cousin Mordecai, the king issued a new decree allowing the Jews to defend themselves. This verse describes the Jews in Susa, the capital city, coming together to protect their lives on the fourteenth day of Adar. They successfully defended themselves against their enemies, killing three hundred men. Importantly, they refrained from taking any plunder, which underscores their focus on survival and justice rather than material gain. This restraint highlights their moral integrity and commitment to righteousness. The events of this day are commemorated in the Jewish festival of Purim, which celebrates deliverance and the reversal of fortune for the Jewish people. The story encourages reflection on themes of courage, faith, and the power of standing together in the face of adversity.
The Jews in Susa came together on the fourteenth day of the month of Adar, and they put to death in Susa three hundred men, but they did not lay their hands on the plunder.
Esther 9:15
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