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his reputation spread throughout the provinces, and he became more and more powerful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/esther/9.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />For Mordecai had been promoted in the king’s palace, and his fame spread throughout all the provinces as he became more and more powerful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/esther/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For Mordecai was great in the king’s house, and his fame spread throughout all the provinces, for the man Mordecai grew more and more powerful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/esther/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For Mordecai exercised great power in the palace, and his fame spread throughout the provinces as he became more and more powerful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/esther/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For Mordecai <i>was</i> great in the king's house, and his fame went out throughout all the provinces: for this man Mordecai waxed greater and greater.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/esther/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For Mordecai <i>was</i> great in the king’s palace, and his fame spread throughout all the provinces; for this man Mordecai became increasingly prominent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/esther/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For Mordecai was great in the king’s house, and the news about him spread throughout the provinces; for the man Mordecai became greater and greater.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/esther/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Indeed, Mordecai was great in the king&#8217s house, and his fame spread throughout all the provinces; for the man Mordecai became greater and greater.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/esther/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Indeed, Mordecai was great in the king’s house, and his fame spread throughout all the provinces; for the man Mordecai became greater and greater.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/esther/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Indeed, Mordecai was great in the king’s house, and the report about him went throughout all the provinces; for the man Mordecai became greater and greater.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/esther/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For Mordecai was great <i>and</i> respected in the king’s palace, and his fame spread throughout all the provinces; for the man Mordecai became greater and greater.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/esther/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For Mordecai exercised great power in the palace, and his fame spread throughout the provinces as he became more and more powerful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/esther/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For Mordecai exercised great power in the palace, and his fame spread throughout the provinces as he became more and more powerful. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/esther/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For Mordecai was great in the king's house, and his fame went forth throughout all the provinces; for the man Mordecai waxed greater and greater.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/esther/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Everyone in the provinces knew that the king had promoted him and had given him a lot of power. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/esther/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For Mordecai was great in the king's house, and his fame went forth throughout all the provinces: for the man Mordecai waxed greater and greater.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/esther/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Mordecai was an important man in the king's palace. Moreover, his reputation was spreading to all the provinces, since Mordecai was becoming more and more powerful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/esther/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />It was well-known throughout the empire that Mordecai was now a powerful man in the palace and was growing more powerful. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/esther/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Indeed, Mordecai was a powerful official in the palace and his fame spread throughout the provinces. Indeed, the man Mordecai grew more and more powerful. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/esther/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For Mordecai exercised great power in the palace, and his fame spread throughout the provinces as he became more and more powerful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/esther/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Mordecai was of high rank in the king's palace, and word about him was spreading throughout all the provinces. His influence continued to become greater and greater. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/esther/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For Mordecai was great in the king's house, and his fame went out throughout all the provinces; for the man Mordecai grew greater and greater.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/esther/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For Mordecai was great in the king's house, and his fame went out throughout all the provinces: for this man Mordecai became greater and greater.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/esther/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For Mordecai was great in the king’s house, and his fame went out throughout all the provinces, for the man Mordecai grew greater and greater. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/esther/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for great [is] Mordecai in the house of the king, and his fame is going into all the provinces, for the man Mordecai is going on and becoming great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/esther/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> for great is Mordecai in the house of the king, and his fame is going into all the provinces, for the man Mordecai is going on and becoming great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/esther/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For great was Mordecai in the house of the king, and his fame went into all the provinces: for the man Mordecai went and was magnified.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/esther/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For they knew him to be prince of the palace, and to have great power: and the fame of his name increased daily, and was spread abroad through all men's mouths. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/esther/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 14:4>For they knew him to be the leader of the palace and to have much power. Likewise, the fame of his name increased daily and flew everywhere through word of mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/esther/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />for Mordecai was powerful in the royal palace, and the report was spreading through all the provinces that he was continually growing in power.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/esther/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For Mordecai was powerful in the king’s house, and his fame spread throughout all the provinces as the man Mordecai grew more and more powerful.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/esther/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For Mordecai was great in the king's house, and his fame spread throughout all the provinces; for the man Mordecai grew greater and greater.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/esther/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />For Murdacai was great in the presence of the King, and his name was going into all kingdoms, because the man Murdacai was advancing and becoming great.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/esther/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For Mordecai was great in the king's house, and his fame went forth throughout all the provinces; for the man Mordecai waxed greater and greater.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/esther/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For the order of the king was in force, that he should be celebrated in all the kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/esther/9-4.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=1763" 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">3</span>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="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><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/1419.htm" title="1419: ḡā·ḏō·wl (Adj-ms) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">exercised great</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bə·ḇêṯ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">power in the palace,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8089.htm" title="8089: wə·šā·mə·‘ōw (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- A report. From shama'; a report.">and his fame</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: hō·w·lêḵ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">spread</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: bə·ḵāl (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">throughout</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.">the provinces</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">as</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: hā·’îš (Art:: N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term."></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.">he</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: hō·w·lêḵ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">became</a> <a href="/hebrew/1431.htm" title="1431: wə·ḡā·ḏō·wl (Conj-w:: V-Qal-InfAbs) -- To grow up, become great. A primitive root; properly, to twist, i.e. To be large.">more and more powerful.</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>The Jews put all their enemies to the sword, killing and destroying them, and they did as they pleased to those who hated them.…<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="/daniel/6-3.htm">Daniel 6:3</a></span><br />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="/genesis/41-40.htm">Genesis 41:40-43</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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="/1_samuel/18-30.htm">1 Samuel 18:30</a></span><br />Every time the Philistine commanders came out for battle, David was more successful than all of Saul’s officers, so that his name was highly esteemed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-26.htm">1 Samuel 2:26</a></span><br />And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the LORD and with man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-12.htm">2 Chronicles 17:12</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat grew stronger and stronger, and he built fortresses and store cities in Judah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-31.htm">1 Kings 4:31</a></span><br />He was wiser than all men—wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and wiser than Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread throughout the surrounding nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-4.htm">Proverbs 3:4</a></span><br />Then you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-25.htm">1 Chronicles 29:25</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-1.htm">2 Samuel 3:1</a></span><br />Now the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was protracted. And David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-52.htm">Luke 2:52</a></span><br />And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-10.htm">Acts 7:10</a></span><br />and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-22.htm">Acts 9:22</a></span><br />But Saul was empowered all the more, and he confounded the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/11-24.htm">Acts 11:24</a></span><br />Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/3-7.htm">1 Timothy 3:7</a></span><br />Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For Mordecai was great in the king's house, and his fame went out throughout all the provinces: for this man Mordecai waxed greater and greater.</p><p class="hdg">was great.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-43.htm">Psalm 18:43</a></b></br> Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people; <i>and</i> thou hast made me the head of the heathen: a people <i>whom</i> I have not known shall serve me.</p><p class="hdg">his fame.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/6-27.htm">Joshua 6:27</a></b></br> So the LORD was with Joshua; and his fame was <i>noised</i> throughout all the country.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/2-30.htm">1 Samuel 2:30</a></b></br> Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed <i>that</i> thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/14-17.htm">1 Chronicles 14:17</a></b></br> And the fame of David went out into all lands; and the LORD brought the fear of him upon all nations.</p><p class="hdg">waxed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/3-1.htm">2 Samuel 3:1</a></b></br> Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/11-9.htm">1 Chronicles 11:9</a></b></br> So David waxed greater and greater: for the LORD of hosts <i>was</i> with him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/1-3.htm">Psalm 1:3</a></b></br> And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/36-16.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-8.htm">Fame</a> <a href="/esther/8-15.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/esther/8-15.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-7.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-19.htm">Grew</a> <a href="/esther/8-7.htm">House</a> <a href="/esther/7-9.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/esther/9-3.htm">King's</a> <a href="/esther/9-3.htm">Mordecai</a> <a href="/esther/9-3.htm">Mor'decai</a> <a href="/esther/8-14.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/ezra/4-20.htm">Powerful</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-8.htm">Prominent</a> <a href="/esther/9-3.htm">Provinces</a> <a href="/revelation/3-1.htm">Reputation</a> <a href="/esther/4-3.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/esther/9-2.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-21.htm">Waxed</a> <a href="/esther/7-8.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/1-5.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/job/28-22.htm">Fame</a> <a href="/esther/9-10.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/esther/10-2.htm">Great</a> <a href="/job/15-10.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/job/31-18.htm">Grew</a> <a href="/job/1-4.htm">House</a> <a href="/job/2-10.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/esther/9-12.htm">King's</a> <a href="/esther/9-20.htm">Mordecai</a> <a href="/esther/9-20.htm">Mor'decai</a> <a href="/esther/9-6.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/job/5-15.htm">Powerful</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-15.htm">Prominent</a> <a href="/esther/9-12.htm">Provinces</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-10.htm">Reputation</a> <a href="/job/1-10.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/esther/9-20.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/psalms/32-3.htm">Waxed</a> <a href="/esther/9-23.htm">Word</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'; 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Initially introduced as a minor character, Mordecai's influence grows after he uncovers a plot against King Xerxes and is later honored for his loyalty. His position in the palace signifies a shift in the political landscape, where a Jewish man holds significant authority in a foreign empire. This mirrors Joseph's rise to power in Egypt (<a href="/genesis/41-41.htm">Genesis 41:41-43</a>) and Daniel's influence in Babylon (<a href="/daniel/6-3.htm">Daniel 6:3</a>). Mordecai's authority can be seen as a fulfillment of God's providence, ensuring the protection and survival of the Jewish people during a time of potential annihilation.<p><b>and his fame spread throughout the provinces</b><br>The Persian Empire was vast, stretching from India to Ethiopia, comprising 127 provinces (<a href="/esther/1.htm">Esther 1:1</a>). Mordecai's fame spreading throughout these regions indicates the extent of his influence and the respect he commanded. This widespread recognition is reminiscent of Solomon's fame, which spread to all the surrounding nations (<a href="/1_kings/4-31.htm">1 Kings 4:31</a>). Mordecai's reputation would have been a source of encouragement and hope for the Jewish diaspora, demonstrating that God can elevate His people even in foreign lands.<p><b>as he became more and more powerful</b><br>Mordecai's increasing power is a testament to his wisdom and God's favor upon him. His ascent is not merely political but also spiritual, as he uses his position to enact decrees that protect the Jewish people (<a href="/esther/8-8.htm">Esther 8:8-10</a>). This growth in power can be seen as a type of Christ, who, though initially rejected, is exalted and given all authority (<a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a>). Mordecai's story is a reminder of the biblical principle that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble (<a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a>), as Mordecai's humility and faithfulness lead to his exaltation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/mordecai.htm">Mordecai</a></b><br>A Jew living in Susa, the capital of the Persian Empire, who rose to prominence in the king's palace. He is the cousin and adoptive father of Esther, the queen.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/k/king's_palace.htm">King's Palace</a></b><br>The royal residence in Susa where Mordecai served and gained favor, ultimately leading to his rise in power.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/provinces.htm">Provinces</a></b><br>Refers to the 127 provinces of the Persian Empire, over which King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I) reigned. Mordecai's influence extended throughout these regions.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/susa.htm">Susa</a></b><br>The capital city of the Persian Empire, where the events of the Book of Esther primarily take place.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_rise_of_mordecai.htm">The Rise of Mordecai</a></b><br>This event marks the turning point where Mordecai's influence and authority grow significantly, impacting the Jewish people positively.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_providence.htm">Divine Providence</a></b><br>Mordecai's rise to power illustrates God's sovereign hand in orchestrating events for the protection and benefit of His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a></b><br>Mordecai's consistent integrity and loyalty in his service to the king serve as a model for believers to be faithful in their vocations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/influence_and_responsibility.htm">Influence and Responsibility</a></b><br>With increased influence comes greater responsibility. Mordecai used his position to advocate for the welfare of the Jewish people, reminding us to use our influence for God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_timing.htm">God's Timing</a></b><br>Mordecai's account encourages patience and trust in God's timing, as his rise to prominence came after a period of trial and uncertainty.<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/how_did_esther_save_her_people.htm">How did Esther save her people from Xerxes' decree?</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/how_is_purim_justified_without_divine_mention.htm">Esther 9:28: How do we reconcile the institution of Purim with the absence of divine mention or direct intervention throughout the entire story of Esther?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_challenges_did_esther_face.htm">What challenges did Esther face in her life?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/esther/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Mordecai was great</span>. Compare <a href="/esther/8-2.htm">Esther 8:2, 15</a> and Esther 10:3. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/esther/9-4.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">For</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">Mordecai</span><br /><span class="heb">מָרְדֳּכַי֙</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">exercised great</span><br /><span class="heb">גָ֤דוֹל</span> <span class="translit">(ḡā·ḏō·wl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> </span><span class="str2">Great, older, insolent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">power in the palace,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּבֵ֣ית</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḇêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his fame</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשָׁמְע֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šā·mə·‘ōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8089.htm">Strong's 8089: </a> </span><span class="str2">A report</span><br /><br /><span class="word">spread</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹלֵ֣ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·lêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">throughout</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | 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 provinces</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמְּדִינ֑וֹת</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">as</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">he</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">became</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹלֵ֥ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·lêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">more and more powerful.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְגָדֽוֹל׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḡā·ḏō·wl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> </span><span class="str2">Great, older, insolent</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/esther/9-4.htm">Esther 9:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/esther/9-4.htm">Esther 9:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/esther/9-4.htm">Esther 9:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/esther/9-4.htm">Esther 9:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/esther/9-4.htm">Esther 9:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/esther/9-4.htm">Esther 9:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/esther/9-4.htm">Esther 9:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/esther/9-4.htm">Esther 9:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/esther/9-4.htm">Esther 9:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/esther/9-4.htm">Esther 9:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/esther/9-4.htm">OT History: Esther 9:4 For Mordecai was great in the king's (Est Esth. 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