Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Therefore the Jews of the villages, that dwelt in the unwalled towns, made the fourteenth day of the month Adar a day of gladness and feasting, and a good day, and of sending portions one to another.

Bible References

Gladness

Luke 11:41
But as to what is within, give alms, and instantly all is clean in you.
Revelation 11:10
The inhabitants of the earth rejoice over them and are glad and will send gifts to one another; for these two Prophets had greatly troubled the inhabitants of the earth."