Esther 10

The Greatness of Mordecai

¹And the king Ahasuerus laid a tribute upon the land, and upon the isles of the sea . ²And all the acts of his power and of his might , and the full account of the greatness of Mordecai , whereunto the king advanced him , are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Media and Persia ? ³For Mordecai the Jew was next unto king Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews , and accepted of the multitude of his brethren, seeking the good of his people , and speaking peace to all his seed .

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Esther 10:1-3

Esther 10 concludes the book with a brief but significant reflection on Mordecai's rise to power. After the events of the previous chapters, Mordecai is elevated to a position of great authority in the Persian Empire, second only to King Ahasuerus.

This elevation is a testament to God's providence and the fulfillment of His promises to His people. Mordecai's position allows him to work for the good of the Jewish people, ensuring their safety and prosperity in a foreign land.

Scripture references

Genesis 10:5Open this cross-reference in ASV.Esther 1:1Open this cross-reference in ASV.Esther 8:9Open this cross-reference in ASV.Psalms 72:10Open this cross-reference in ASV.