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He was very great among the Jews, who held him in high esteem, because he continued to work for the good of his people and to speak up for the welfare of all their descendants. <a href="/esv/esther/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> For Mordecai the Jew was second in rank to King Ahasuerus, and he was great among the Jews and popular with the multitude of his brothers, for he sought the welfare of his people and spoke peace to all his people. <a href="/bsb/esther/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Xerxes, preeminent among the Jews and highly favored by his many kinsmen, seeking the good of his people and speaking peace to all his countrymen. <a href="/kjv/esther/10.htm">King James Bible</a> For Mordecai the Jew was next unto king Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews, and accepted of the multitude of his brethren, seeking the wealth of his people, and speaking peace to all his seed. <a href="/nkjv/esther/10.htm">New King James Version</a> For Mordecai the Jew was second to King Ahasuerus, and was great among the Jews and well received by the multitude of his brethren, seeking the good of his people and speaking peace to all his countrymen. <a href="/nasb_/esther/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews and in favor with his many kinsmen, one who sought the good of his people and one who spoke for the welfare of his entire nation. <a href="/nasb/esther/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> For Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews and in favor with his many kinsmen, one who sought the good of his people and one who spoke for the welfare of his whole nation. <a href="/nasb77/esther/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> For Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus and great among the Jews, and in favor with the multitude of his kinsmen, one who sought the good of his people and one who spoke for the welfare of his whole nation. <a href="/lsb/esther/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus and was great among the Jews and pleasing to his many fellow brothers, one who sought the good of his people and one who spoke for the peace of all his seed. <a href="/amp/esther/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews and in favor with his many fellow people, for he worked for the good of his people and spoke for the welfare and peace of his whole nation. <a href="/csb/esther/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus. He was famous among the Jews and highly esteemed by many of his relatives. He continued to pursue prosperity for his people and to speak for the well-being of all his descendants. <a href="/hcsb/esther/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus, famous among the Jews, and highly popular with many of his relatives. He continued to seek good for his people and to speak for the welfare of all his descendants. <a href="/asv/esther/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> For 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. <a href="/cev/esther/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Next to the king himself, Mordecai was the highest official in the kingdom. He was a popular leader of the Jews, because he helped them in many ways and would even speak to the king on their behalf. <a href="/erv/esther/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> For 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. <a href="/gwt/esther/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Mordecai the Jew was ranked second only to King Xerxes. He was greatly respected by, and popular with, all of the other Jews, since he provided for the good of his people and spoke for the welfare of his fellow Jews. <a href="/gnt/esther/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> Mordecai the Jew was second in rank only to King Xerxes himself. He was honored and well-liked by his fellow Jews. He worked for the good of his people and for the security of all their descendants. <a href="/isv/esther/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> Indeed, Mordecai the Jew was second in authority only to King Ahasuerus and was a powerful official among the Jewish people. Mordecai was accepted favorably by his many kinsmen, and he sought the good of his countrymen and spoke out for the welfare of all his people. <a href="/msb/esther/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Xerxes, preeminent among the Jews and highly favored by his many kinsmen, seeking the good of his people and speaking peace to all his countrymen. <a href="/net/esther/10.htm">NET Bible</a> Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus. He was the highest-ranking Jew, and he was admired by his numerous relatives. He worked enthusiastically for the good of his people and was an advocate for the welfare of all his descendants. <a href="/nheb/esther/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For Mordecai the Jew was next to King Achshayarsh, and great among the Jews, and accepted by the multitude of his brothers, seeking the good of his people, and speaking peace to all his descendants. <a href="/wbt/esther/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For Mordecai the Jew was next to king Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews, and accepted by the multitude of his brethren, seeking the wealth of his people, and speaking peace to all his seed. <a href="/web/esther/10.htm">World English Bible</a> For Mordecai the Jew was next to King Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews and accepted by the multitude of his brothers, seeking the good of his people and speaking peace to all his descendants. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/esther/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> For Mordecai the Jew [is] second to King Ahasuerus, and a great man of the Jews, and accepted of the multitude of his brothers, seeking good for his people, and speaking peace to all his seed. <a href="/ylt/esther/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> For Mordecai the Jew is second to king Ahasuerus, and a great man of the Jews, and accepted of the multitude of his brethren, seeking good for his people, and speaking peace to all his seed. <a href="/slt/esther/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For Mordecai the Jew was second to the king Ahasuerus, and great to the Jews, and acceptable to the multitude of his brethren, seeking good for his people, and speaking peace to all his seed.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/esther/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And how Mardochai of the race of the Jews, was next after king Assuerus: and great among the Jews, and acceptable to the people of his brethren, seeking the good of his people, and speaking those things which were for the welfare of his seed. <a href="/cpdv/esther/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 15:3>and how Mordecai of Jewish birth, was second after king Artaxerxes, and great among the Jews, and acceptable to the people of his brethren, seeking the good of his people, and speaking about things which pertained to peace for their descendents. <V 15:4>And Mordecai said, “By God have these things been done. <V 15:5>I remember a dream that I saw, which signified these same things, and nothing of this whatsoever has failed to occur. <V 15:6>The little fountain which grew into a river, and had turned into light and into the sun, and overflowed into many waters, is Esther, whom the king received as wife and whom he preferred to be queen. <V 15:7>But the two dragons are I and Haman. <V 15:8>The peoples who gathered together are those who had attempted to erase the name of the Jews. <V 15:9>And my people is Israel, who cried out to the Lord, and the Lord brought salvation to his people, and he freed us from all evils, and he created great signs and portents among the nations. <V 15:10>And he commanded there to be two lots, one for the people of God and the other for all the nations. <V 15:11>And both lots arrived at the day appointed before God, even from that past time, for all peoples. <V 15:12>And the Lord remembered his people and had mercy on his inheritance. <V 15:13>And these days shall be observed in the month of Adar, on the fourteenth and fifteenth day of the same month, with all zealousness and joy, by the people gathered together into one union, throughout all the generations hereafter of the people of Israel.” <V 15:14>In the fourth year of the reigns of Ptolemy and Cleopatra, Dositheus, who was himself a priest and born of the Levites, and Ptolemy his son, brought this epistle of Purim, which they said was a translation by Lysimachus the son of Ptolemy in Jerusalem. <a href="/nabre/esther/10.htm">New American Bible</a> The Jew Mordecai was next in rank to King Ahasuerus, in high standing among the Jews, popular with many of his kindred, seeking the good of his people and speaking out on behalf of the welfare of all its descendants. <a href="/nrsvce/esther/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For Mordecai the Jew was next in rank to King Ahasuerus, and he was powerful among the Jews and popular with his many kindred, for he sought the good of his people and interceded for the welfare of all his descendants.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/esther/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For Mordecai the Jew was next to King Akhshirash and became the chief over the Jews, and he sought the good of his people and spoke on behalf of all his race. <a href="/hpbt/esther/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> For Murdacai the Jew was second to King Akhashiresh, and he was the great one over the Jews, and was seeking the good of his people, and was speaking for all its offspring. <div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/esther/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> For 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. <a href="/sep/esther/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Mardochaeus was viceroy to king Artaxerxes, and was a great man in the kingdom, and honoured by the Jews, and passed his life beloved of all his nation. <a href="/parallel/esther/10-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TRosJDhNG-8?start=2108" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/esther/10.htm">Tribute to Xerxes and Mordecai</a> …2And all of Mordecai’s powerful and magnificent accomplishments, together with the full account of the greatness to which the king had raised him, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Media and Persia? 3<a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/4782.htm" title="4782: mā·rə·do·ḵay (N-proper-ms) -- A companion of Zerubbabel, also a cousin of Esther. Of foreign derivation; Mordecai, an Israelite.">Mordecai</a> <a href="/hebrew/3064.htm" title="3064: hay·yə·hū·ḏî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Jewish. Patronymically from Yhuwdah; a Jehudite, or descendant of Jehudah.">the Jew</a> <a href="/hebrew/4932.htm" title="4932: miš·neh (N-ms) -- A double, copy, second. From shanah; properly, a repetition, i.e. A duplicate, or a double; by implication, a second.">was second</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: lam·me·leḵ (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">only to King</a> <a href="/hebrew/325.htm" title="325: ’ă·ḥaš·wê·rō·wōš (N-proper-ms) -- King of Persia. Or pachashrosh; of Persian origin; Achashverosh, the title of a Persian king.">Xerxes,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: wə·ḡā·ḏō·wl (Conj-w:: Adj-ms) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">preeminent</a> <a href="/hebrew/3064.htm" title="3064: lay·yə·hū·ḏîm (Prep-l, Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Jewish. Patronymically from Yhuwdah; a Jehudite, or descendant of Jehudah.">among the Jews</a> <a href="/hebrew/7521.htm" title="7521: wə·rā·ṣui (Conj-w:: V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- To be pleased with, accept favorably. A primitive root; to be pleased with; specifically, to satisfy a debt.">and highly favored</a> <a href="/hebrew/7230.htm" title="7230: lə·rōḇ (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- Multitude, abundance, greatness. From rabab; abundance.">by his many</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’e·ḥāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">kinsmen,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1875.htm" title="1875: dō·rêš (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow; by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship.">seeking</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·wḇ (N-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">the good</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: lə·‘am·mōw (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">of his people</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: wə·ḏō·ḇêr (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">and speaking</a> <a href="/hebrew/7965.htm" title="7965: šā·lō·wm (N-ms) -- Or shalom; from shalam; safe, i.e. well, happy, friendly; also welfare, i.e. Health, prosperity, peace.">peace</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵāl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">to all</a> <a href="/hebrew/2233.htm" title="2233: zar·‘ōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A sowing, seed, offspring. From zara'; seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity.">his countrymen.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/41-40.htm">Genesis 41:40-44</a> You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.” / Pharaoh also told Joseph, “I hereby place you over all the land of Egypt.” / Then Pharaoh removed the signet ring from his finger, put it on Joseph’s finger, clothed him in garments of fine linen, and placed a gold chain around his neck. ... <a href="/daniel/6-3.htm">Daniel 6:3</a> Soon, by his extraordinary spirit, Daniel distinguished himself among the administrators and satraps. So the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. <a href="/nehemiah/2-10.htm">Nehemiah 2:10</a> But when Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite official heard about this, they were deeply disturbed that someone had come to seek the well-being of the Israelites. <a href="/1_samuel/2-26.htm">1 Samuel 2:26</a> And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the LORD and with man. <a href="/proverbs/3-3.htm">Proverbs 3:3-4</a> Never let loving devotion or faithfulness leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. / Then you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and man. <a href="/1_chronicles/29-25.htm">1 Chronicles 29:25</a> The LORD highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him royal majesty such as had not been bestowed on any king in Israel before him. <a href="/2_chronicles/17-3.htm">2 Chronicles 17:3-5</a> Now the LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the earlier ways of his father David. He did not seek the Baals, / but he sought the God of his father and walked by His commandments rather than the practices of Israel. / So the LORD established the kingdom in his hand, and all Judah brought him tribute, so that he had an abundance of riches and honor. <a href="/2_samuel/8-15.htm">2 Samuel 8:15</a> Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people: <a href="/1_kings/3-28.htm">1 Kings 3:28</a> When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice. <a href="/isaiah/52-13.htm">Isaiah 52:13</a> Behold, My Servant will prosper; He will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted. <a href="/romans/13-3.htm">Romans 13:3</a> For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval. <a href="/acts/10-22.htm">Acts 10:22</a> “Cornelius the centurion has sent us,” they said. “He is a righteous and God-fearing man with a good reputation among the whole Jewish nation. A holy angel instructed him to request your presence in his home so he could hear a message from you.” <a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a> Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/1_peter/2-14.htm">1 Peter 2:14</a> or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. <a href="/1_timothy/2-1.htm">1 Timothy 2:1-2</a> First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— / for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For Mordecai the Jew was next to king Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews, and accepted of the multitude of his brothers, seeking the wealth of his people, and speaking peace to all his seed.next unto king.<a href="/genesis/41-44.htm">Genesis 41:44</a> And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I am Pharaoh, and without thee shall no man lift up his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt.<a href="/1_samuel/23-17.htm">1 Samuel 23:17</a> And he said unto him, Fear not: for the hand of Saul my father shall not find thee; and thou shalt be king over Israel, and I shall be next unto thee; and that also Saul my father knoweth.<a href="/2_chronicles/28-7.htm">2 Chronicles 28:7</a> And Zichri, a mighty man of Ephraim, slew Maaseiah the king's son, and Azrikam the governor of the house, and Elkanah that was next to the king.accepted.<a href="/esther/3-2.htm">Esther 3:2</a> And all the king's servants, that were in the king's gate, bowed, and reverenced Haman: for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence.<a href="/romans/14-18.htm">Romans 14:18</a> For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.seeking.<a href="/nehemiah/2-10.htm">Nehemiah 2:10</a> When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard of it, it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.<a href="/psalms/122-6.htm">Psalm 122:6-9</a> Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee… <a href="/romans/9-2.htm">Romans 9:2,3</a> That I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart… REMARKS ON THE BOOK OF ESTHER.<a href="/esther/10-1.htm">Esther 10:1</a> And the king Ahasuerus laid a tribute upon the land, and upon the isles of the sea.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/esther/9-23.htm">Accepted</a> <a href="/esther/10-1.htm">Ahasuerus</a> <a href="/esther/10-1.htm">Ahasu-E'rus</a> <a href="/esther/9-31.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-16.htm">Esteem</a> <a href="/esther/8-5.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-1.htm">Fellow</a> <a href="/esther/9-22.htm">Good</a> <a href="/esther/10-2.htm">Great</a> <a href="/esther/8-4.htm">Held</a> <a href="/esther/10-2.htm">High</a> <a href="/esther/9-31.htm">Jew</a> <a href="/esther/9-31.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-36.htm">Kinsmen</a> <a href="/esther/10-2.htm">Mordecai</a> <a href="/esther/10-2.htm">Mor'decai</a> <a href="/esther/5-11.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/esther/8-6.htm">Nation</a> <a href="/esther/9-30.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/genesis/49-3.htm">Preeminent</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-12.htm">Rank</a> <a href="/esther/9-29.htm">Second</a> <a href="/esther/9-31.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-4.htm">Seeking</a> <a href="/esther/9-2.htm">Sought</a> <a href="/esther/3-4.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/esther/5-11.htm">Wealth</a> <a href="/esther/2-11.htm">Welfare</a> <a href="/esther/3-6.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-16.htm">Worked</a> <a href="/esther/10-1.htm">Xerxes</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/22-8.htm">Accepted</a> <a href="/daniel/9-1.htm">Ahasuerus</a> <a href="/daniel/9-1.htm">Ahasu-E'rus</a> <a href="/job/5-25.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/job/36-19.htm">Esteem</a> <a href="/job/10-3.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/job/30-5.htm">Fellow</a> <a href="/job/2-10.htm">Good</a> <a href="/job/1-3.htm">Great</a> <a href="/job/1-4.htm">Held</a> <a href="/job/3-4.htm">High</a> <a href="/jeremiah/34-9.htm">Jew</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-11.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/job/19-14.htm">Kinsmen</a> <a href="/ezra/2-2.htm">Mordecai</a> <a href="/ezra/2-2.htm">Mor'decai</a> <a href="/job/4-14.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/job/34-29.htm">Nation</a> <a href="/job/3-13.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/genesis/49-3.htm">Preeminent</a> <a href="/job/22-8.htm">Rank</a> <a href="/job/42-14.htm">Second</a> <a href="/job/5-25.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/job/24-5.htm">Seeking</a> <a href="/job/7-21.htm">Sought</a> <a href="/job/1-16.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/job/3-21.htm">Wealth</a> <a href="/job/30-15.htm">Welfare</a> <a href="/job/5-18.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/job/37-14.htm">Worked</a> <a href="/daniel/9-1.htm">Xerxes</a><div class="vheading2">Esther 10</div>1. <a href="/esther/10-1.htm">Xerxes' greatness.</a> 3. <a href="/esther/10-3.htm">Mordecai's advancement.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/esther/10.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>For Mordecai the Jew The phrase highlights Mordecai's identity and heritage, emphasizing his Jewish roots. In the Hebrew text, "Mordecai" is derived from the name "Marduk," a Babylonian deity, which may indicate the cultural assimilation of Jews in exile. Despite this, Mordecai's identity as "the Jew" underscores his steadfastness in faith and commitment to his people, serving as a reminder of God's providence in preserving His chosen people even in foreign lands.was second only to King Xerxes This phrase indicates Mordecai's elevated position in the Persian Empire, second in command to King Xerxes (also known as Ahasuerus). Historically, this reflects the political structure of the Persian court, where a vizier or prime minister held significant power. Mordecai's rise to such a position is a testament to God's sovereignty and ability to elevate His faithful servants to places of influence, reminiscent of Joseph's rise in Egypt.preeminent among the Jews The term "preeminent" signifies Mordecai's leadership and respect among his people. In Hebrew, the word used conveys a sense of greatness and authority. Mordecai's preeminence is not just a result of his position but also his character and actions, which align with God's purposes. This serves as an encouragement for believers to seek godly leadership and to honor those who lead with integrity and righteousness.and held in high esteem by his many fellow Jews This phrase highlights the respect and admiration Mordecai received from his community. The Hebrew root for "held in high esteem" suggests honor and reverence. Mordecai's esteem among the Jews was not merely due to his political power but because of his genuine concern for their welfare. It reflects the biblical principle that true leadership is marked by service and selflessness.because he worked for the good of his people Mordecai's actions were motivated by a desire to benefit his people, reflecting the biblical call to love and serve others. The Hebrew word for "worked" implies diligent effort and commitment. Mordecai's dedication to the welfare of the Jews exemplifies the Christian call to seek the common good and to be agents of God's love and justice in the world.and spoke up for the welfare of all the Jews This phrase underscores Mordecai's role as an advocate and protector. The Hebrew root for "spoke up" conveys the idea of intercession and defense. Mordecai's advocacy for his people is a powerful reminder of the importance of standing up for justice and righteousness. It also foreshadows the ultimate advocacy of Christ, who intercedes on behalf of humanity before God. Mordecai's example inspires believers to be bold in speaking truth and defending the oppressed.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/esther/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) Mordecai the Jew was next unto king Ahasuerus.--We have seen that the events recorded in this book carry us to the year 470 B.C., at which time Mordecai was at the zenith of his greatness. How long he kept it, whether death or disgrace brought it to a close, and if the latter, from what cause, we cannot say. All we know is, that near the end of Xerxes' reign his favourite and chief adviser was Artabanus, the captain of the guard, by whom he was murdered in B.C. 464. The last we hear of Mordecai, whatever was his afterfate, is that he was loyal to his people, and approved himself their benefactor, "seeking the wealth (i.e., weal--literally, good), and speaking peace to all his seed," all of the stock of Israel.#define description=DESC#define abbreviation=ABBR#define comments=CMTS#define version=3<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/esther/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - Next unto king Ahasuerus. Compare <a href="/genesis/41-40.htm">Genesis 41:40</a>; <a href="/daniel/5-7.htm">Daniel 5:7</a>; <a href="/daniel/6-3.htm">Daniel 6:3</a>. Profane history neither confirms this nor contradicts it. We know almost nothing of Xerxes from profane sources after his return to Susa in B.C. 479. Accepted cf. Or, "beloved by." The wealth of his people. i.e. their welfare. Speaking peace to all his seed. It is generally allowed that by "his seed", we must understand those of the same stock with himself - "the seed of Israel." "Speaking peace" to them seems to mean "promoting their peace and safety" - insuring them, so long as he lived and ruled, a quiet and peaceful existence. <a href="/commentaries/esther/10-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>For כִּ֣י ׀ (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction Mordecai מָרְדֳּכַ֣י (mā·rə·do·ḵay) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4782.htm">Strong's 4782: </a> Mordecai -- a companion of Zerubbabel, also a cousin of Esther the Jew הַיְּהוּדִ֗י (hay·yə·hū·ḏî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3064.htm">Strong's 3064: </a> Jews -- Jewish was second מִשְׁנֶה֙ (miš·neh) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4932.htm">Strong's 4932: </a> A repetition, a duplicate, a double, a second only to King לַמֶּ֣לֶךְ (lam·me·leḵ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king Xerxes, אֲחַשְׁוֵר֔וֹשׁ (’ă·ḥaš·wê·rō·wōš) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_325.htm">Strong's 325: </a> Ahasuerus -- king of Persia preeminent וְגָדוֹל֙ (wə·ḡā·ḏō·wl) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> Great, older, insolent among the Jews לַיְּהוּדִ֔ים (lay·yə·hū·ḏîm) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3064.htm">Strong's 3064: </a> Jews -- Jewish and highly favored וְרָצ֖וּי (wə·rā·ṣui) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7521.htm">Strong's 7521: </a> To be pleased with, to satisfy a, debt by his many לְרֹ֣ב (lə·rōḇ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7230.htm">Strong's 7230: </a> Multitude, abundance, greatness kinsmen, אֶחָ֑יו (’e·ḥāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) seeking דֹּרֵ֥שׁ (dō·rêš) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1875.htm">Strong's 1875: </a> To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship the good טוֹב֙ (ṭō·wḇ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> Pleasant, agreeable, good of his people לְעַמּ֔וֹ (lə·‘am·mōw) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock and speaking וְדֹבֵ֥ר (wə·ḏō·ḇêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue peace שָׁל֖וֹם (šā·lō·wm) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7965.htm">Strong's 7965: </a> Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace to all לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every his countrymen. זַרְעֽוֹ׃ (zar·‘ōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2233.htm">Strong's 2233: </a> Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/esther/10-3.htm">Esther 10:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/esther/10-3.htm">Esther 10:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/esther/10-3.htm">Esther 10:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/esther/10-3.htm">Esther 10:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/esther/10-3.htm">Esther 10:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/esther/10-3.htm">Esther 10:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/esther/10-3.htm">Esther 10:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/esther/10-3.htm">Esther 10:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/esther/10-3.htm">Esther 10:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/esther/10-3.htm">Esther 10:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/esther/10-3.htm">OT History: Esther 10:3 For Mordecai the Jew was next (Est Esth. 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