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 give as alms the things within; and, behold, all things are clean to you.
Revelation 11:10
And those who dwell on the earth rejoice over them, and make merry, and they will send gifts one to another; because these two prophets tormented those dwelling on the earth.