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because the fear of Mordecai fell upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/esther/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And all the officials of the provinces, the satraps, the governors, and all those doing the king’s work, helped the Jews, because the fear of Mordecai fell upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/esther/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Even all the officials of the provinces, the satraps, the governors, and those who were doing the king’s business were supporting the Jews, because the dread of Mordecai had fallen on them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/esther/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Even all the princes of the provinces, the satraps, the governors and those who were doing the king&#8217s business assisted the Jews, because the dread of Mordecai had fallen on them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/esther/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Even all the princes of the provinces, the satraps, the governors, and those who were doing the king’s business assisted the Jews, because the dread of Mordecai had fallen on them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/esther/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Even all the princes of the provinces, the satraps, the governors, and those who were doing the king’s work advanced the Jews, because the dread of Mordecai had fallen on them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/esther/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Even all the officials of the provinces and the chief rulers (satraps) and the governors and those who attended to the king’s business supported the Jews [in defeating their enemies], because the fear of Mordecai [and his God’s power] had fallen on them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/esther/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />All the officials of the provinces, the satraps, the governors, and the royal civil administrators aided the Jews because they feared Mordecai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/esther/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />All the officials of the provinces, the satraps, the governors, and the royal civil administrators aided the Jews because they were afraid of Mordecai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/esther/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And all the princes of the provinces, and the satraps, and the governors, and they that did the king's business, helped the Jews; because the fear of Mordecai was fallen upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/esther/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The leaders of the provinces, the rulers, the governors, and the court officials were afraid of Mordecai and took sides with the Jews. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/esther/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And all the princes of the provinces, and the satraps, and the governors, and they that did the king's business, helped the Jews; because the fear of Mordecai was fallen upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/esther/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />All the officials of the provinces, the satraps, the governors, and the king's treasurers assisted the Jews because they were terrified of Mordecai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/esther/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />In fact, all the provincial officials--governors, administrators, and royal representatives--helped the Jews because they were all afraid of Mordecai. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/esther/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />All the provincial officials, the regional authorities, the governors, and those doing the king's work supported the Jewish people because the fear of Mordecai had come over them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/esther/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />All the officials of the provinces, the satraps, the governors and those who performed the king's business were assisting the Jews, for the dread of Mordecai had fallen on them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/esther/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And all the officials of the provinces, the satraps, the governors, and those who did the king's business helped the Jews, because the fear of Mordecai had fallen on them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/esther/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And all the rulers of the provinces, and the lieutenants, and the deputies, and officers of the king helped the Jews; because the fear of Mordecai fell upon them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/esther/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And all the officials of the provinces, the satraps, the governors, and the king’s administrators helped the Jews, because the fear of Mordecai had fallen upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/esther/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />All the princes of the provinces, the local governors, the governors, and those who did the king’s business helped the Jews, because the fear of Mordecai had fallen on them. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/esther/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And all heads of the provinces, and the lieutenants, and the governors, and those doing the work that the king has, are lifting up the Jews, for a fear of Mordecai has fallen on them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/esther/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And all heads of the provinces, and the lieutenants, and the governors, and those doing the work that the king hath, are lifting up the Jews, for a fear of Mordecai hath fallen upon them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/esther/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And all the chiefs of the provinces, and the satraps, and the prefects, and those doing the work that was for the king, were lifting up with the Jews; for the fear of Mordecai fell upon them:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/esther/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the judges of the provinces, and the governors, and lieutenants, and every one in dignity, that presided over every place and work, extolled the Jews for fear of Mardochai: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/esther/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 14:3>For even the judges of the provinces, and the rulers, and the procurators, and everyone of dignity, who presided over every place and work, extolled the Jews for fear of Mordecai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/esther/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Moreover, all the officials of the provinces, the satraps, governors, and royal procurators supported the Jews out of fear of Mordecai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/esther/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />All the officials of the provinces, the satraps and the governors, and the royal officials were supporting the Jews, because the fear of Mordecai had fallen upon them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/esther/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And all the princes of the provinces and the commanders of the armies and the governors and those who were employed in the king's work honored the Jews because the fear of the king fell upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/esther/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And all the Princes of the cities and the Generals of the armies and the Lords and the workers of the of the King’s work honored the Jews, because the fear of the King had fallen upon them.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/esther/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And all the princes of the provinces, and the satraps, and the governors, and they that did the king's business, helped the Jews; because the fear of Mordecai was fallen upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/esther/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For the chiefs of the satraps, and the princes and the royal scribes, honoured the Jews; for the fear of Mardochaeus lay upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/esther/9-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TRosJDhNG-8?start=1751" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/esther/9.htm">The Jews Destroy Their Enemies</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>In each of the provinces of King Xerxes, the Jews assembled in their cities to attack those who sought to harm them. No man could withstand them, because the fear of them had fallen upon all peoples. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">And all</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śā·rê (N-mpc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">the officials</a> <a href="/hebrew/4082.htm" title="4082: ham·mə·ḏî·nō·wṯ (Art:: N-fp) -- A province. From diyn; properly, a judgeship, i.e. Jurisdiction; by implication, a district; generally, a region.">of the provinces,</a> <a href="/hebrew/323.htm" title="323: wə·hā·’ă·ḥaš·dar·pə·nîm (Conj-w, Art:: N-mp) -- Satraps. Of Persian derivation; a satrap or governor of a main province.">the satraps,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6346.htm" title="6346: wə·hap·pa·ḥō·wṯ (Conj-w, Art:: N-mp) -- A governor. Of foreign origin; a prefect.">the governors,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: lam·me·leḵ (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">and the king’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: wə·‘ō·śê (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">administrators</a> <a href="/hebrew/4399.htm" title="4399: ham·mə·lā·ḵāh (Art:: N-fs) -- From the same as mal'ak; properly, deputyship, i.e. Ministry; generally, employment or work; also property."></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: mə·naś·śə·’îm (V-Piel-Prtcpl-mp) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">helped</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3064.htm" title="3064: hay·yə·hū·ḏîm (Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Jewish. Patronymically from Yhuwdah; a Jehudite, or descendant of Jehudah.">the Jews,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/6343.htm" title="6343: pa·ḥaḏ- (N-msc) -- Dread. From pachad; a alarm.">the fear</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.">of Mordecai</a> <a href="/hebrew/5307.htm" title="5307: nā·p̄al (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">had fallen</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ă·lê·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">upon them.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>For Mordecai exercised great power in the palace, and his fame spread throughout the provinces as he became more and more powerful.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/2-9.htm">Nehemiah 2:9</a></span><br />Then I went to the governors west of the Euphrates and gave them the king’s letters. The king had also sent army officers and cavalry with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/6-1.htm">Daniel 6:1-3</a></span><br />Now it pleased Darius to appoint 120 satraps to rule throughout the kingdom, / and over them three administrators, including Daniel, to whom these satraps were accountable so that the king would not suffer loss. / Soon, by his extraordinary spirit, Daniel distinguished himself among the administrators and satraps. So the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/7-21.htm">Ezra 7:21-23</a></span><br />I, King Artaxerxes, decree to all the treasurers west of the Euphrates: Whatever Ezra the priest, the scribe of the Law of the God of heaven, may require of you, it must be provided promptly, / up to a hundred talents of silver, a hundred cors of wheat, a hundred baths of wine, a hundred baths of olive oil, and salt without limit. / Whatever is commanded by the God of heaven must be done diligently for His house. For why should wrath fall on the realm of the king and his sons?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-12.htm">2 Chronicles 17:12-19</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat grew stronger and stronger, and he built fortresses and store cities in Judah / and kept vast supplies in the cities of Judah. He also had warriors in Jerusalem who were mighty men of valor. / These are their numbers according to the houses of their fathers: From Judah, the commanders of thousands: Adnah the commander, and with him 300,000 mighty men of valor; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-1.htm">Proverbs 21:1</a></span><br />The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/3-30.htm">Daniel 3:30</a></span><br />Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the province of Babylon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-5.htm">1 Samuel 18:5</a></span><br />So David marched out and prospered in everything Saul sent him to do, and Saul set him over the men of war. And this was pleasing in the sight of all the people, and of Saul’s officers as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/39-2.htm">Genesis 39:2-4</a></span><br />And the LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, serving in the household of his Egyptian master. / When his master saw that the LORD was with him and made him prosper in all he did, / Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household and entrusted him with everything he owned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-24.htm">1 Kings 10:24-25</a></span><br />The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. / Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/36-22.htm">2 Chronicles 36:22-23</a></span><br />In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken through Jeremiah, the LORD stirred the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia to send a proclamation throughout his kingdom and to put it in writing as follows: / “This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: ‘The LORD, the God of heaven, who has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, has appointed me to build a house for Him at Jerusalem in Judah. Whoever among you belongs to His people, may the LORD his God be with him, and may he go up.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1-4</a></span><br />Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. / 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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-7.htm">Acts 13:7-12</a></span><br />an attendant of the proconsul, Sergius Paulus. The proconsul, a man of intelligence, summoned Barnabas and Saul because he wanted to hear the word of God. / But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul from the faith. / Then Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked directly at Elymas ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-12.htm">Philippians 1:12-14</a></span><br />Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel. / As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. / And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the word without fear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-13.htm">1 Peter 2:13-15</a></span><br />Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority, / or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. / For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/18-12.htm">Acts 18:12-17</a></span><br />While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews coordinated an attack on Paul and brought him before the judgment seat. / “This man is persuading the people to worship God in ways contrary to the law,” they said. / But just as Paul was about to speak, Gallio told the Jews, “If this matter involved a wrongdoing or vicious crime, O Jews, it would be reasonable for me to hear your complaint. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And all the rulers of the provinces, and the lieutenants, and the deputies, and officers of the king, helped the Jews; because the fear of Mordecai fell on them.</p><p class="hdg">the rulers.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/esther/3-12.htm">Esther 3:12</a></b></br> Then were the king's scribes called on the thirteenth day of the first month, and there was written according to all that Haman had commanded unto the king's lieutenants, and to the governors that <i>were</i> over every province, and to the rulers of every people of every province according to the writing thereof, and <i>to</i> every people after their language; in the name of king Ahasuerus was it written, and sealed with the king's ring.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/esther/8-9.htm">Esther 8:9</a></b></br> Then were the king's scribes called at that time in the third month, that <i>is</i>, the month Sivan, on the three and twentieth <i>day</i> thereof; and it was written according to all that Mordecai commanded unto the Jews, and to the lieutenants, and the deputies and rulers of the provinces which <i>are</i> from India unto Ethiopia, an hundred twenty and seven provinces, unto every province according to the writing thereof, and unto every people after their language, and to the Jews according to their writing, and according to their language.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/8-36.htm">Ezra 8:36</a></b></br> And they delivered the king's commissions unto the king's lieutenants, and to the governors on this side the river: and they furthered the people, and the house of God.</p><p class="hdg">officers of the king.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/esther/3-2.htm">Esther 3:2-6</a></b></br> And all the king's servants, that <i>were</i> in the king's gate, bowed, and reverenced Haman: for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did <i>him</i> reverence… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/esther/8-5.htm">Esther 8:5</a></b></br> And said, If it please the king, and if I have found favour in his sight, and the thing <i>seem</i> right before the king, and I <i>be</i> pleasing in his eyes, let it be written to reverse the letters devised by Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, which he wrote to destroy the Jews which <i>are</i> in all the king's provinces:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/12-28.htm">Administrators</a> <a href="/ezra/1-6.htm">Assisted</a> <a href="/esther/8-14.htm">Business</a> <a href="/esther/5-11.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/esther/1-3.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/esther/8-9.htm">Deputies</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-8.htm">Dread</a> <a href="/esther/9-2.htm">Fallen</a> <a href="/esther/9-2.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/esther/9-2.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/esther/8-9.htm">Governors</a> <a href="/ezra/10-15.htm">Helped</a> <a href="/esther/9-2.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/esther/9-1.htm">King's</a> <a href="/esther/8-9.htm">Lieutenants</a> <a href="/esther/8-15.htm">Mordecai</a> <a href="/esther/8-15.htm">Mor'decai</a> <a href="/esther/5-11.htm">Nobles</a> <a href="/esther/6-2.htm">Officers</a> <a href="/esther/5-11.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/esther/8-9.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/esther/9-2.htm">Provinces</a> <a href="/esther/8-15.htm">Royal</a> <a href="/esther/8-9.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/esther/8-9.htm">Satraps</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-24.htm">Seized</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-10.htm">Support</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/60-17.htm">Administrators</a> <a href="/daniel/11-34.htm">Assisted</a> <a href="/psalms/104-23.htm">Business</a> <a href="/job/39-25.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/job/12-21.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-23.htm">Deputies</a> <a href="/job/3-25.htm">Dread</a> <a href="/job/1-16.htm">Fallen</a> <a href="/job/1-9.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/job/1-6.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-23.htm">Governors</a> <a href="/job/4-4.htm">Helped</a> <a href="/esther/9-5.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/esther/9-4.htm">King's</a> <a href="/ezra/8-36.htm">Lieutenants</a> <a href="/esther/9-4.htm">Mordecai</a> <a href="/esther/9-4.htm">Mor'decai</a> <a href="/job/12-21.htm">Nobles</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-5.htm">Officers</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-26.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/job/3-15.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/esther/9-4.htm">Provinces</a> <a href="/psalms/45-6.htm">Royal</a> <a href="/job/3-15.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/daniel/3-2.htm">Satraps</a> <a href="/job/4-14.htm">Seized</a> <a href="/job/4-6.htm">Support</a><div class="vheading2">Esther 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/9-1.htm">The Jews slay their enemies, with the ten sons of Haman.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/9-12.htm">Xerxes, at the request of Esther, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/9-14.htm">grants another day of slaughter, and Haman's sons to be hanged.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/9-20.htm">The two days of Purim are instituted.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/esther/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/esther/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/esther/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And all the officials of the provinces</b><br>This phrase highlights the vastness of the Persian Empire, which was divided into numerous provinces. The officials mentioned here were responsible for maintaining order and implementing the king's decrees across these regions. The cooperation of these officials with the Jews indicates a significant shift in political dynamics, as they were aligning themselves with the Jewish people, likely due to the influence and authority of Mordecai.<p><b>the satraps</b><br>Satraps were the governors of the provinces in the Persian Empire, a position of considerable power and responsibility. Their support for the Jews underscores the widespread impact of Mordecai's rise to power. This cooperation can be seen as a fulfillment of God's providence, ensuring the protection and survival of His people throughout the empire.<p><b>the governors</b><br>Governors were local rulers who managed smaller regions within the provinces. Their assistance to the Jews further emphasizes the comprehensive nature of the support that the Jewish people received. This reflects the divine favor and protection over the Jewish community, as even local authorities were compelled to aid them.<p><b>and the king’s administrators</b><br>The king's administrators were officials who directly served the interests of the Persian king. Their involvement signifies that the king's decree, influenced by Mordecai, was being enforced at all levels of government. This widespread support can be seen as a testament to the effectiveness of Mordecai's leadership and the divine orchestration of events.<p><b>helped the Jews</b><br>The assistance provided to the Jews by these officials was crucial for their survival and success against their enemies. This help can be seen as a manifestation of God's covenantal promise to protect His people. It also reflects the theme of divine justice, as the Jews were empowered to defend themselves against those who sought their harm.<p><b>because the fear of Mordecai had fallen upon them</b><br>Mordecai's rise to power and influence instilled fear among the officials, prompting them to support the Jews. This fear was not merely of Mordecai as an individual but of the God who empowered him. Mordecai's position as second in command to the king parallels Joseph's rise in Egypt, serving as a type of Christ who intercedes and advocates for His people. This fear can also be seen as a fulfillment of the promise that God would make His people a source of awe to the nations.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/o/officials_of_the_provinces.htm">Officials of the Provinces</a></b><br>These are the local leaders and authorities in the Persian Empire who played a role in the administration of the vast territories.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/satraps.htm">Satraps</a></b><br>These were the governors of the provinces in the Persian Empire, responsible for maintaining order and implementing the king's decrees.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/governors.htm">Governors</a></b><br>Regional leaders who had authority over specific areas within the provinces, often working under the satraps.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/k/king's_administrators.htm">King’s Administrators</a></b><br>Officials who were directly involved in the execution of the king's policies and orders.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/mordecai.htm">Mordecai</a></b><br>A Jew who rose to a position of power in the Persian Empire, becoming second in command to King Xerxes. His influence and the fear of his authority led to the support of the Jews.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership.htm">God's Sovereignty in Leadership</a></b><br>God can influence the hearts of leaders and officials to fulfill His divine purposes. We should trust in His sovereignty over all authorities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_godly_influence.htm">The Power of Godly Influence</a></b><br>Mordecai's rise to power and the resulting fear among the officials demonstrate the impact a godly life can have on others. We should strive to live in a way that honors God and influences others positively.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_protection_and_provision.htm">Divine Protection and Provision</a></b><br>Just as God provided protection and support for the Jews through the Persian officials, He continues to provide for His people today. We should have faith in His provision and protection.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_adversity.htm">Courage in the Face of Adversity</a></b><br>The Jews faced potential annihilation, yet through God's intervention, they were supported and protected. We should be courageous, knowing that God is with us in our trials.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_esther_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Esther 9</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_esther_4_historically_supported.htm">Is there external evidence to support the events in Esther 4, or could this account be purely legendary?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/could_jews_kill_many_in_susa_in_one_day.htm">Esther 9:5–10: How plausible is it that the Jews could kill so many enemies in Susa in a single day without any recorded retaliation by the Persian authorities? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_haman's_role_in_persia.htm">Esther 7:5-6 - Is there archaeological or extra-biblical evidence to confirm the existence and high position of Haman in the Persian Empire?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_allow_more_killing_in_esther_9_13-15.htm">Esther 9:13-15: Why would an additional day of killing be sanctioned, and does this align with other biblical teachings on mercy and restraint?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/esther/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">Helped.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">lifted up.</span> The same Hebrew verb is rendered <span class= "ital">furthered</span> (<a href="/ezra/8-36.htm" title="And they delivered the king's commissions to the king's lieutenants, and to the governors on this side the river: and they furthered the people, and the house of God.">Ezra 8:36</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/esther/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">All the rulers of the provinces, and the lieutenants, and the deputies.</span> Compare <a href="/esther/3-12.htm">Esther 3:12</a> and Esther 8:9, where the same enumeration is made, though not quite in the same order. <span class="cmt_word">And officers of the king</span>. Literally, "they who did the work of the king." The Septuagint renders by <span class="greek">βασιλικοὶ</span> <span class="greek">γραμματεῖς</span>, "royal scribes;" but officials of all classes seem to be intended. <span class="cmt_word">Helped the Jews</span>. Rather, "upheld, supported" Active physical help does not seem to be meant, but rather the moral aid and support that a government easily gives to the side which it favours in a civil disturbance. The fear of Mordecai fell upon them. It would give the sense better to translate "had fallen." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/esther/9-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And all</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the officials</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׂרֵ֨י</span> <span class="translit">(śā·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the provinces,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמְּדִינ֜וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mə·ḏî·nō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4082.htm">Strong's 4082: </a> </span><span class="str2">A judgeship, jurisdiction, a district, a region</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the satraps,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהָאֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·’ă·ḥaš·dar·pə·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_323.htm">Strong's 323: </a> </span><span class="str2">A satrap, governor, of a, main province</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the governors,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַפַּח֗וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hap·pa·ḥō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6346.htm">Strong's 6346: </a> </span><span class="str2">A governor</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the king's</span><br /><span class="heb">לַמֶּ֔לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(lam·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">administrators</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעֹשֵׂ֤י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ō·śê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">helped</span><br /><span class="heb">מְנַשְּׂאִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(mə·naś·śə·’îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lift, carry, take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Jews,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיְּהוּדִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(hay·yə·hū·ḏîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3064.htm">Strong's 3064: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jews -- Jewish</span><br /><br /><span class="word">because</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the fear</span><br /><span class="heb">פַּֽחַד־</span> <span class="translit">(pa·ḥaḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6343.htm">Strong's 6343: </a> </span><span class="str2">A, alarm</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Mordecai</span><br /><span class="heb">מָרְדֳּכַ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(mā·rə·do·ḵay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4782.htm">Strong's 4782: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mordecai -- a companion of Zerubbabel, also a cousin of Esther</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had fallen</span><br /><span class="heb">נָפַ֥ל</span> <span class="translit">(nā·p̄al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall, lie</span><br /><br /><span class="word">upon them.</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲלֵיהֶֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·lê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/esther/9-3.htm">Esther 9:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/esther/9-3.htm">Esther 9:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/esther/9-3.htm">Esther 9:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/esther/9-3.htm">Esther 9:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/esther/9-3.htm">Esther 9:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/esther/9-3.htm">Esther 9:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/esther/9-3.htm">Esther 9:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/esther/9-3.htm">Esther 9:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/esther/9-3.htm">Esther 9:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/esther/9-3.htm">Esther 9:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/esther/9-3.htm">OT History: Esther 9:3 All the princes of the provinces (Est Esth. 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