# seudat purim (סְעוּדַת פּוּרִים)

pronounced: se-u-DAT pu-RIM


**The Purim feast — the festive meal eaten in thanks for a rescue that came through hidden providence**

## In Scripture

> In every province, and in every city, wherever the king’s commandment and his decree came, the Jews had gladness, joy, a feast, and a good day. Many from among the peoples of the land became Jews; for the fear of the Jews was fallen on them.
> — Esther 8:17 (Deliverance produces feasting and a festive day before Purim’s annual observance is formalized.)

> This was done on the thirteenth day of the month Adar; and on the fourteenth day of that month they rested and made it a day of feasting and gladness.
> — Esther 9:17 (The first Purim celebration is marked by rest, feasting, and gladness.)


## How to read this entry

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