Esther 9: The Jews Delivered and Purim Begun

On the day set for their destruction the Jews overcome their attackers across the empire, taking no plunder, and Haman's ten sons die. Mordecai and Esther then establish the yearly feast of Purim, named for the lot Haman cast, to remember how sorrow became joy.

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How was the observance of Purim finally confirmed (Esther 9:29-32)?

Queen Esther used her royal authority to confirm it in writingThe king issued a new law requiring all his subjects to keep itThe Jews of Susa voted to adopt it at a gathering in the palaceThe priests in Jerusalem approved it after Mordecai came to Judah