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Source and decoding
יגעתי ומצאתי — תאמן.
If someone says, ‘I labored and found success,’ believe him. The Gemara applies this to sharpening understanding in Torah; retaining learning and success in business depend on heavenly assistance.
מסמך גאולה לגאולה עדיף.
It is preferable to place Purim near Passover.
שלחה להם אסתר לחכמים: כתבוני לדורות.
Esther asks that her book be written for future generations.
- 1Compare Adar near Shevat with Adar near Nisan
- 2Separate establishing observance from writing the book
- 3Evaluate proofs of divine inspiration
Kushya
Why wait for the second Adar if mitzvot should not be passed over?
Terutz
Rabban Shimon ben Gamliel favors placing Purim’s redemption near Passover’s; Rabbi Yohanan rules accordingly.
Raya
They confirmed and accepted is read as heavenly confirmation of earthly acceptance; Rava distinguishes this from rebuttable proofs.