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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/esther/9.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/esther/9.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />And Mordecai sent letters to all the Jews in the 127 provinces of Xerxes&#8217 kingdom—words of goodwill and assurance—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/esther/9.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Letters wishing peace and security were sent to the Jews throughout the 127 provinces of the empire of Xerxes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/esther/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Letters were sent to all the Jews, to the 127 provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, in words of peace and truth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/esther/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Mordecai sent letters with words of peace and truth to all the Jews in the 127 provinces of the kingdom of Xerxes,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/esther/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he sent the letters unto all the Jews, to the hundred twenty and seven provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, <i>with</i> words of peace and truth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/esther/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And <i>Mordecai</i> sent letters to all the Jews, to the one hundred and twenty-seven provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, <i>with</i> words of peace and truth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/esther/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He sent letters to all the Jews, to the 127 provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, <i>namely,</i> words of peace and truth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/esther/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He sent letters to all the Jews, to the 127 provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, namely, words of peace and truth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/esther/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he sent letters to all the Jews, to the 127 provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, namely, words of peace and truth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/esther/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And he sent letters to all the Jews, to the 127 provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, <i>namely</i>, words of peace and truth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/esther/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He sent letters to all the Jews, to the 127 provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, in words of peace and truth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/esther/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He sent letters with assurances of peace and security to all the Jews who were in the 127 provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/esther/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He sent letters with messages of peace and faithfulness to all the Jews who were in the 127 provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/esther/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he sent letters unto all the Jews, to the hundred twenty and seven provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, with words of peace and truth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/esther/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Copies of this letter were sent to Jews in the 127 provinces of King Xerxes. In the letter they said: We pray that all of you will live in peace and safety. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/esther/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he sent letters unto all the Jews, to the hundred twenty and seven provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, with words of peace and truth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/esther/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Mordecai sent official documents granting peace and security to all the Jews in the 127 provinces of the kingdom of Xerxes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/esther/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The letter was addressed to all the Jews, and copies were sent to all the 127 provinces of the Persian Empire. It wished the Jews peace and security <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/esther/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Letters containing wishes for peace and stability were sent to all the Jewish people, to the 127 provinces of Ahasuerus' kingdom, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/esther/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Mordecai sent letters with words of peace and truth to all the Jews in the 127 provinces of the kingdom of Xerxes,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/esther/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Letters were sent to all the Jews in the hundred and twenty-seven provinces of the empire of Ahasuerus--words of true peace--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/esther/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He sent letters to all the Jews, to the hundred twenty-seven provinces of the kingdom of Achshayarsh, with words of peace and truth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/esther/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he sent the letters to all the Jews, to the hundred twenty and seven provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, with words of peace and truth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/esther/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He sent letters to all the Jews in the hundred twenty-seven provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus with words of peace and truth, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/esther/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and he sends letters to all the Jews, to the one hundred twenty-seven provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus—words of peace and truth—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/esther/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and he sendeth letters unto all the Jews, unto the seven and twenty and a hundred provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus -- words of peace and truth -- <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/esther/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will send the letter to all the Jews, to the seventy and twenty and a hundred provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, words of peace and truth,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/esther/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they sent to all the Jews that were in the hundred and twenty-seven provinces of king Assuerus, that they should have peace, and receive truth, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/esther/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 14:30>And they sent to all the Jews, who had been stirred up in the one hundred twenty-seven provinces of king Artaxerxes, that they should have peace and receive truth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/esther/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and Mordecai sent documents concerning peace and security to all the Jews in the hundred and twenty-seven provinces of Ahasuerus’ kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/esther/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Letters were sent wishing peace and security to all the Jews, to the one hundred twenty-seven provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/esther/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And they sent letters to all the Jews, to the hundred and twenty-seven provinces of the kingdom of Akhshirash the king, with words of truth and peace<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/esther/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they sent the letters to all the Jews, to the hundred and twenty and seven provinces which are in the kingdom of King Akhshiresh, words of truth and of peace<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/esther/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he sent letters unto all the Jews, to the hundred twenty and seven provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, with words of peace and truth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/esther/9-30.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=2051" 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 Feast of Purim Instituted</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">29</span>So Queen Esther daughter of Abihail, along with Mordecai the Jew, wrote with full authority to confirm this second letter concerning Purim. <span class="reftext">30</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: way·yiš·laḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">And Mordecai sent</a> <a href="/hebrew/5612.htm" title="5612: sə·p̄ā·rîm (N-mp) -- A missive, document, writing, book. Or ciphrah; from caphar; properly, writing; by implication, a book.">letters</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: diḇ·rê (N-mpc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">with words</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.">of peace</a> <a href="/hebrew/571.htm" title="571: we·’ĕ·meṯ (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Firmness, faithfulness, truth. Contracted from 'aman; stability; certainty, truth, trustworthiness.">and truth</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</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/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/7651.htm" title="7651: še·ḇa‘ (Number-fs) -- Or shibrah; from shaba'; a primitive cardinal number; seven; also seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number.">the 127</a> <a href="/hebrew/6242.htm" title="6242: wə·‘eś·rîm (Conj-w:: Number-cp) -- Twenty. From eser; twenty; also twentieth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: ū·mê·’āh (Conj-w:: Number-fs) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4082.htm" title="4082: mə·ḏî·nāh (N-fs) -- A province. From diyn; properly, a judgeship, i.e. Jurisdiction; by implication, a district; generally, a region.">provinces</a> <a href="/hebrew/4438.htm" title="4438: mal·ḵūṯ (N-fsc) -- Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom. Or malkuth; or malkuyah; from malak; a rule; concretely, a dominion.">of the kingdom</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.">of Xerxes,</a> </span><span class="reftext">31</span>in order to confirm these days of Purim at their appointed time, just as Mordecai the Jew and Queen Esther had established them and had committed themselves and their descendants to the times of fasting and lamentation.…<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="/esther/8-9.htm">Esther 8:9</a></span><br />At once the royal scribes were summoned, and on the twenty-third day of the third month (the month of Sivan), they recorded all of Mordecai’s orders to the Jews and to the satraps, governors, and princes of the 127 provinces from India to Cush—writing to each province in its own script, to every people in their own language, and to the Jews in their own script and language.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/3-12.htm">Esther 3:12</a></span><br />On the thirteenth day of the first month, the royal scribes were summoned and the order was written exactly as Haman commanded the royal satraps, the governors of each province, and the officials of each people, in the script of each province and the language of every people. It was written in the name of King Xerxes and sealed with the royal signet ring.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/1-22.htm">Esther 1:22</a></span><br />He sent letters to all the provinces of the kingdom, to each province in its own script and to each people in their own language, proclaiming that every man should be master of his own household.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/8-17.htm">Esther 8:17</a></span><br />In every province and every city, wherever the king’s edict and decree reached, there was joy and gladness among the Jews, with feasting and celebrating. And many of the people of the land themselves became Jews, because the fear of the Jews had fallen upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/2-18.htm">Esther 2:18</a></span><br />Then the king held a great banquet, Esther’s banquet, for all his officials and servants. He proclaimed a tax holiday in the provinces and gave gifts worthy of the king’s bounty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/6-25.htm">Daniel 6:25-27</a></span><br />Then King Darius wrote to the people of every nation and language throughout the land: “May your prosperity abound. / I hereby decree that in every part of my kingdom, men are to tremble in fear before the God of Daniel: For He is the living God, and He endures forever; His kingdom will never be destroyed, and His dominion will never end. / He delivers and rescues; He performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth, for He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/6-8.htm">Ezra 6:8-12</a></span><br />I hereby decree what you must do for these elders of the Jews who are rebuilding this house of God: The cost is to be paid in full to these men from the royal treasury out of the taxes of the provinces west of the Euphrates, so that the work will not be hindered. / Whatever is needed—young bulls, rams, and lambs for burnt offerings to the God of heaven, as well as wheat, salt, wine, and oil, as requested by the priests in Jerusalem—must be given to them daily without fail. / Then they will be able to offer sacrifices of a sweet aroma to the God of heaven and to pray for the lives of the king and his sons. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-9.htm">Nehemiah 8:9-12</a></span><br />Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who were instructing the people said to all of them, “This day is holy to the LORD your God. Do not mourn or weep.” For all the people were weeping as they heard the words of the Law. / Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” / And the Levites calmed all the people, saying, “Be still, since today is holy. Do not grieve.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/30-1.htm">2 Chronicles 30:1-6</a></span><br />Then Hezekiah sent word throughout all Israel and Judah, and he also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh inviting them to come to the house of the LORD in Jerusalem to keep the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel. / For the king and his officials and the whole assembly in Jerusalem had decided to keep the Passover in the second month, / since they had been unable to keep it at the regular time, because not enough priests had consecrated themselves and the people had not been gathered in Jerusalem. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/19-9.htm">2 Kings 19:9-14</a></span><br />Now Sennacherib had been warned about Tirhakah king of Cush: “Look, he has set out to fight against you.” So Sennacherib again sent messengers to Hezekiah, saying, / “Give this message to Hezekiah king of Judah: ‘Do not let your God, in whom you trust, deceive you by saying that Jerusalem will not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria. / Surely you have heard what the kings of Assyria have done to all the other countries, devoting them to destruction. Will you then be spared? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/15-23.htm">Acts 15:23-29</a></span><br />and sent them with this letter: The apostles and the elders, your brothers, To the brothers among the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: Greetings. / It has come to our attention that some went out from us without our authorization and unsettled you, troubling your minds by what they said. / So we all agreed to choose men to send to you along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/16-22.htm">Romans 16:22</a></span><br />I, Tertius, who wrote down this letter, greet you in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-3.htm">1 Corinthians 16:3-4</a></span><br />Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem. / And if it is advisable for me to go also, they can travel with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-1.htm">2 Corinthians 9:1-5</a></span><br />Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you. / For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise. / But I am sending the brothers in order that our boasting about you in this matter should not prove empty, but that you will be prepared, just as I said. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-18.htm">Philippians 4:18</a></span><br />I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he sent the letters to all the Jews, to the hundred twenty and seven provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, with words of peace and truth,</p><p class="hdg">the daughter of Abihail.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/esther/3-15.htm">Esther 3:15</a></b></br> The posts went out, being hastened by the king's commandment, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city Shushan was perplexed.</p><p class="hdg">authority.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/esther/9-20.htm">Esther 9:20</a></b></br> And Mordecai wrote these things, and sent letters unto all the Jews that <i>were</i> in all the provinces of the king Ahasuerus, <i>both</i> nigh and far,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/esther/8-10.htm">Esther 8:10</a></b></br> And he wrote in the king Ahasuerus' name, and sealed <i>it</i> with the king's ring, and sent letters by posts on horseback, <i>and</i> riders on mules, camels, <i>and</i> young dromedaries:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/esther/9-20.htm">Ahasuerus</a> <a href="/esther/9-20.htm">Ahasu-E'rus</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-18.htm">Assurance</a> <a href="/esther/1-3.htm">Divisions</a> <a href="/philippians/1-15.htm">Goodwill</a> <a href="/esther/9-15.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/esther/9-28.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/esther/9-20.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/esther/9-25.htm">Letters</a> <a href="/esther/9-29.htm">Mordecai</a> <a href="/esther/8-12.htm">Namely</a> <a href="/esther/7-4.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/esther/9-20.htm">Provinces</a> <a href="/esther/8-9.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-33.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/esther/8-9.htm">Twenty</a> <a href="/esther/8-9.htm">Twenty-Seven</a> <a href="/esther/9-26.htm">Words</a> <a href="/esther/9-20.htm">Xerxes</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/esther/10-1.htm">Ahasuerus</a> <a href="/esther/10-1.htm">Ahasu-E'rus</a> <a href="/job/24-22.htm">Assurance</a> <a href="/psalms/104-19.htm">Divisions</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-27.htm">Goodwill</a> <a href="/job/1-3.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/esther/9-31.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/psalms/22-28.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/isaiah/8-1.htm">Letters</a> <a href="/esther/9-31.htm">Mordecai</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-13.htm">Namely</a> <a href="/esther/10-3.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-8.htm">Provinces</a> <a href="/job/1-2.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/job/6-13.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/psalms/68-17.htm">Twenty</a> <a href="/genesis/23-1.htm">Twenty-Seven</a> <a href="/job/4-2.htm">Words</a> <a href="/esther/10-1.htm">Xerxes</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 Mordecai sent letters</b><br>Mordecai, a central figure in the Book of Esther, holds a position of authority as second to King Xerxes. His role in sending letters signifies his influence and responsibility in communicating important decrees. This act of sending letters is reminiscent of other biblical figures who communicated God's will or important messages through written correspondence, such as the Apostle Paul in the New Testament.<p><b>with words of peace and truth</b><br>The phrase "words of peace and truth" reflects the biblical themes of reconciliation and integrity. Peace, or "shalom" in Hebrew, encompasses not just the absence of conflict but a sense of wholeness and well-being. Truth is a foundational biblical principle, often associated with God's character and His Word. This combination suggests that Mordecai's message was intended to reassure and unify the Jewish people, aligning with the biblical call to live in peace and truth (<a href="/psalms/85-10.htm">Psalm 85:10</a>).<p><b>to all the Jews</b><br>The audience of Mordecai's letters is specifically the Jewish people, who were dispersed throughout the Persian Empire. This reflects the historical context of the Jewish diaspora following the Babylonian exile. The unity and preservation of the Jewish people are central themes in Esther, highlighting God's providence and faithfulness to His covenant people.<p><b>in the 127 provinces</b><br>The mention of 127 provinces underscores the vastness of the Persian Empire under King Xerxes, which stretched from India to Ethiopia. This geographical detail emphasizes the widespread influence and reach of Mordecai's message. It also highlights the historical reality of the Persian Empire's extensive administrative system, which allowed for efficient communication across great distances.<p><b>of the kingdom of Xerxes</b><br>Xerxes, also known as Ahasuerus, was the Persian king during the events of Esther. His reign is historically documented, and his kingdom represents a significant period in Jewish history. The Book of Esther provides insight into the life of Jews under Persian rule and God's sovereignty in using even pagan rulers to accomplish His purposes. The narrative of Esther foreshadows the ultimate deliverance and protection found in Jesus Christ, who is the true King and Deliverer of His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/mordecai.htm">Mordecai</a></b><br>A Jew in the Persian Empire who rose to prominence as a leader and advisor to King Xerxes. He played a crucial role in saving the Jewish people from annihilation.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/l/letters.htm">Letters</a></b><br>Mordecai sent these letters to communicate important messages to the Jewish communities scattered across the vast Persian Empire.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/w/words_of_peace_and_truth.htm">Words of Peace and Truth</a></b><br>The content of the letters, emphasizing reconciliation, stability, and the affirmation of truth, likely referring to the celebration of Purim and the deliverance of the Jews.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jews_in_the_127_provinces.htm">Jews in the 127 Provinces</a></b><br>The Jewish diaspora living throughout the extensive Persian Empire, from India to Cush, who were recipients of Mordecai's letters.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/k/kingdom_of_xerxes.htm">Kingdom of Xerxes</a></b><br>The Persian Empire under King Xerxes, a vast and diverse realm where the events of Esther unfolded.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_leadership_and_influence.htm">The Power of Leadership and Influence</a></b><br>Mordecai's position allowed him to influence the king and protect his people. God places us in positions where we can make a difference for His kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_communication.htm">The Importance of Communication</a></b><br>Mordecai's letters were a means of unifying and encouraging the Jewish people. Effective communication is vital in fostering community and spreading truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/peace_and_truth_as_pillars_of_faith.htm">Peace and Truth as Pillars of Faith</a></b><br>The message of peace and truth is central to the Christian faith. We are called to be peacemakers and bearers of truth in our interactions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_deliverance.htm">God's Sovereignty in Deliverance</a></b><br>The deliverance of the Jews in Esther is a testament to God's sovereignty and faithfulness. We can trust God to work through circumstances for His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/celebrating_god's_faithfulness.htm">Celebrating God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>The establishment of Purim as a celebration of deliverance reminds us to remember and celebrate God's faithfulness in our lives.<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/what_is_the_feast_of_purim.htm">What is the Feast of Purim?</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/are_there_records_of_75,000_deaths.htm">Esther 9:16: Are there historical or archaeological records confirming the death of 75,000 enemies throughout the Persian Empire in such a short time?</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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/esther/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(30) <span class= "bld">The letters.</span>--Omit the article.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/esther/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 30.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And he sent the letters</span>. Rather, "he sent letters." In addition to the formal "letter of Purina," which was of the nature of an ordinance, though not of legal force, Mordecai sent informal letters, which embraced other topics besides the Purim feast, as, for instance, words of salutation, and perhaps a reference to the keeping of a fast before the two Purina days (ver. 31). These he sent to all Jews throughout the whole empire, inclosing with them the formal "letter of Purim." <span class="cmt_word">With words of peace and truth</span>. Perhaps beginning thus: "Peace and truth be with you" - a modification of the usual, "Peace," etc. (<a href="/ezra/4-17.htm">Ezra 4:17</a>), or, "All peace" (<span class="accented">ibid.</span> 5:7), with which letters ordinarily began. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/esther/9-30.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 [Mordecai] sent</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּשְׁלַ֨ח</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiš·laḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> </span><span class="str2">To send away, for, out</span><br /><br /><span class="word">letters</span><br /><span class="heb">סְפָרִ֜ים</span> <span class="translit">(sə·p̄ā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5612.htm">Strong's 5612: </a> </span><span class="str2">A missive, document, writing, book</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[with] words</span><br /><span class="heb">דִּבְרֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(diḇ·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of peace</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁל֖וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(šā·lō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7965.htm">Strong's 7965: </a> </span><span class="str2">Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and truth</span><br /><span class="heb">וֶאֱמֶֽת׃</span> <span class="translit">(we·’ĕ·meṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_571.htm">Strong's 571: </a> </span><span class="str2">Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">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 Jews</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיְּהוּדִ֗ים</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">in</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the 127</span><br /><span class="heb">שֶׁ֨בַע</span> <span class="translit">(še·ḇa‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7651.htm">Strong's 7651: </a> </span><span class="str2">Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number</span><br /><br /><span class="word">provinces</span><br /><span class="heb">מְדִינָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(mə·ḏî·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<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">of the kingdom</span><br /><span class="heb">מַלְכ֖וּת</span> <span class="translit">(mal·ḵūṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4438.htm">Strong's 4438: </a> </span><span class="str2">Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Xerxes,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחַשְׁוֵר֑וֹשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥaš·wê·rō·wōš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_325.htm">Strong's 325: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ahasuerus -- king of Persia</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/esther/9-30.htm">Esther 9:30 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/esther/9-30.htm">Esther 9:30 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/esther/9-30.htm">Esther 9:30 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/esther/9-30.htm">Esther 9:30 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/esther/9-30.htm">Esther 9:30 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/esther/9-30.htm">Esther 9:30 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/esther/9-30.htm">Esther 9:30 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/esther/9-30.htm">Esther 9:30 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/esther/9-30.htm">Esther 9:30 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/esther/9-30.htm">Esther 9:30 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/esther/9-30.htm">OT History: Esther 9:30 He sent letters to all the Jews (Est Esth. 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