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What did they understand?
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Malbim: That it is a Mitzvah to rejoice, and gladden the poor, convert, orphan and widow. Therefore they sent portions, so both rich and poor will rejoice.
What did they understand?
Malbim: That it is a Mitzvah to rejoice, and gladden the poor, convert, orphan and widow. Therefore they sent portions, so both rich and poor will rejoice.