Esther 9:17-19

Living Bible

¹⁷ Throughout the provinces this was done on the 28th day of February, and the next day they rested, celebrating their victory with feasting and gladness. ¹⁸ But the Jews at Shushan went on killing their enemies the second day also and rested the next day, with feasting and gladness. ¹⁹ And so it is that the Jews in the unwalled villages throughout Israel to this day have an annual celebration on the second day when they rejoice and send gifts to each other.