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<a href="/nlt/esther/10.htm">New Living Translation</a> His great achievements and the full account of the greatness of Mordecai, whom the king had promoted, are recorded in The Book of the History of the Kings of Media and Persia. <a href="/esv/esther/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> And all the acts of his power and might, and the full account of the high honor of Mordecai, to which the king advanced him, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the kings of Media and Persia? <a href="/bsb/esther/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And all of Mordecai’s powerful and magnificent accomplishments, together with the full account of the greatness to which the king had raised him, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Media and Persia? <a href="/kjv/esther/10.htm">King James Bible</a> And all the acts of his power and of his might, and the declaration of the greatness of Mordecai, whereunto the king advanced him, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Media and Persia? <a href="/nkjv/esther/10.htm">New King James Version</a> Now all the acts of his power and his might, and the account of the greatness of Mordecai, to which the king advanced him, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Media and Persia? <a href="/nasb_/esther/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And every accomplishment of his authority and power, and the full account of the greatness of Mordecai with which the king honored him, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Media and Persia? <a href="/nasb/esther/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> And all the accomplishments of his authority and strength, and the full account of the greatness of Mordecai to which the king advanced him, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Media and Persia? <a href="/nasb77/esther/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And all the accomplishments of his authority and strength, and the full account of the greatness of Mordecai, to which the king advanced him, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Media and Persia? <a href="/lsb/esther/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the entire work of his authority and his might, and the full account of the greatness of Mordecai, whom the king had made so great, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Media and Persia? <a href="/amp/esther/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And all the accomplishments of his authority and strength, and the full account of the greatness of Mordecai to which the king had raised him, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Media and Persia? <a href="/csb/esther/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> All of his powerful and magnificent accomplishments and the detailed account of Mordecai’s great rank with which the king had honored him, have they not been written in the Book of the Historical Events of the Kings of Media and Persia? <a href="/hcsb/esther/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> All of his powerful and magnificent accomplishments and the detailed account of Mordecai&#8217s great rank to which the king had honored him, have they not been written in the Historical Records of the Kings of Media and Persia? <a href="/asv/esther/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> And all the acts of his power and of his might, and the full account of the greatness of Mordecai, whereunto the king advanced him, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Media and Persia? <a href="/cev/esther/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> All the great and famous things that King Xerxes did are written in the record books of the kings of Media and Persia. These records also tell about the honors that the king gave to Mordecai. <a href="/erv/esther/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> And all the acts of his power and of his might, and the full account of the greatness of Mordecai, whereunto the king advanced him, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Media and Persia? <a href="/gwt/esther/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> All his acts of power and might along with the whole account of the greatness of Mordecai, whom the king had promoted, are recorded in the history of the kings of the Medes and Persians. <a href="/gnt/esther/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> All the great and wonderful things he did, as well as the whole story of how he promoted Mordecai to high office, are recorded in the official records of the kings of Persia and Media. <a href="/isv/esther/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now as to all the powerful and great deeds of Ahasuerus, along with an exact statement about the high position of Mordecai to which the king promoted him, these things are written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Media and Persia, are they not? <a href="/net/esther/10.htm">NET Bible</a> Now all the actions carried out under his authority and his great achievements, along with an exact statement concerning the greatness of Mordecai, whom the king promoted, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Media and Persia? <a href="/nheb/esther/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> All the acts of his power and of his might, and the full account of the greatness of Mordecai, to which the king advanced him, aren't they written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Media and Persia? <a href="/wbt/esther/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And all the acts of his power and of his might, and the declaration of the greatness of Mordecai, to which the king advanced him, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Media and Persia?<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/esther/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And all of Mordecai’s powerful and magnificent accomplishments, together with the full account of the greatness to which the king had raised him, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Media and Persia? <a href="/web/esther/10.htm">World English Bible</a> Aren’t all the acts of his power and of his might, and the full account of the greatness of Mordecai, to which the king advanced him, written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Media and Persia? <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/esther/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and all the work of his strength, and his might, and the explanation of the greatness of Mordecai with which the king made him great, are they not written on the scroll of the Chronicles of Media and Persia? <a href="/ylt/esther/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and all the work of his strength, and his might, and the explanation of the greatness of Mordecai with which the king made him great, are they not written on the book of the Chronicles of Media and Persia? <a href="/slt/esther/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And all the work of his power and his strength, and the exposition of the greatness of Mordecai which the king magnified him, are they not written upon the book of the words of the days to the kings of Media and Persia?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/esther/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And his strength and his empire, and the dignity and greatness wherewith he exalted Mardochai, are written in the books of the Medes, and of the Persians: <a href="/cpdv/esther/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 15:2>And his strength and his authority, and the dignity and supremacy with which he exalted Mordecai, have been written in the books of the Medes and the Persians, <a href="/nabre/esther/10.htm">New American Bible</a> All the acts of his power and valor, as well as a detailed account of the greatness of Mordecai, whom the king promoted, are recorded in the chronicles of the kings of Media and Persia. <a href="/nrsvce/esther/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> All the acts of his power and might, and the full account of the high honor of Mordecai, to which the king advanced him, are they not written in the annals of the kings of Media and Persia?<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/esther/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And all the acts of his power and of his might and the glory of the greatness of Mordecai unto which the king promoted him, behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Media and Persia. <a href="/hpbt/esther/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And all the acts of his strength and his heroism and the glory of the greatness of Murdacai with which the King promoted him, behold, it is written in the scroll of the Words of Days of the Kings of Media and Persia.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/esther/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And all the acts of his power and of his might, and the full account of the greatness of Mordecai, how the king advanced him, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Media and Persia? <a href="/sep/esther/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And as for his strength and valour, and the wealth and glory of his kingdom, behold, they are written in the book of the Persians and Medes, for a memorial. <a href="/parallel/esther/10-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TRosJDhNG-8?start=2093" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/esther/10.htm">Tribute to Xerxes and Mordecai</a> 1Now King Xerxes imposed tribute throughout the land, even to its farthest shores. 2<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/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’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/8633.htm" title="8633: ṯā·qə·pōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Power, strength, energy. From taqaph; might or positiveness.">powerful</a> <a href="/hebrew/1369.htm" title="1369: ū·ḡə·ḇū·rā·ṯōw (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Strength, might. Feminine passive participle from the same as gibbowr; force; by implication, valor, victory.">and magnificent</a> <a href="/hebrew/4639.htm" title="4639: ma·‘ă·śêh (N-msc) -- A deed, work. From asah; an action; generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product or property.">accomplishments,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6575.htm" title="6575: ū·p̄ā·rā·šaṯ (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- Exact statement. From parash; exposition.">together with the full account</a> <a href="/hebrew/1420.htm" title="1420: gə·ḏul·laṯ (N-fsc) -- Greatness. Or gdullah; or gduwllah; feminine of gadowl; greatness; mighty acts.">of the greatness</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.">to which</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/1431.htm" title="1431: gid·də·lōw (V-Piel-Perf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To grow up, become great. A primitive root; properly, to twist, i.e. To be large.">had raised him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: hêm (Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they.">are they</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: hă·lō·w- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3789.htm" title="3789: kə·ṯū·ḇîm (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-mp) -- To write. A primitive root; to grave, by implication, to write.">written</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/5612.htm" title="5612: sê·p̄er (N-msc) -- A missive, document, writing, book. Or ciphrah; from caphar; properly, writing; by implication, a book.">the Book</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.">of the Chronicles</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: hay·yā·mîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: lə·mal·ḵê (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- King. From malak; a king.">of the Kings</a> <a href="/hebrew/4074.htm" title="4074: mā·ḏay (N-proper-fs) -- A son of Japheth, also his desc. and their land. Of foreign derivation; Madai, a country of central Asia.">of Media</a> <a href="/hebrew/6539.htm" title="6539: ū·p̄ā·rās (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- A country in W. Asia which conquered Bab. Of foreign origin; Paras, an Eastern country, including its inhabitants.">and Persia?</a> 3For Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Xerxes, preeminent among the Jews and highly favored by his many kinsmen, seeking the good of his people and speaking peace to all his countrymen.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/esther/2-23.htm">Esther 2:23</a> After the report had been investigated and verified, both officials were hanged on the gallows. And all this was recorded in the Book of the Chronicles in the presence of the king. <a href="/esther/6-1.htm">Esther 6:1-3</a> That night sleep escaped the king; so he ordered the Book of Records, the Chronicles, to be brought in and read to him. / And there it was found recorded that Mordecai had exposed Bigthana and Teresh, two of the eunuchs who guarded the king’s entrance, when they had conspired to assassinate King Xerxes. / The king inquired, “What honor or dignity has been bestowed on Mordecai for this act?” “Nothing has been done for him,” replied the king’s attendants. <a href="/esther/9-20.htm">Esther 9:20-22</a> Mordecai recorded these events and sent letters to all the Jews in all the provinces of King Xerxes, both near and far, / to establish among them an annual celebration on the fourteenth and fifteenth days of the month of Adar / as the days on which the Jews gained rest from their enemies and the month in which their sorrow turned to joy and their mourning into a holiday. He wrote that these were to be days of feasting and joy, of sending gifts to one another and to the poor. <a href="/esther/8-15.htm">Esther 8:15</a> Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal garments of blue and white, with a large gold crown and a purple robe of fine linen. And the city of Susa shouted and rejoiced. <a href="/esther/3-1.htm">Esther 3:1</a> After these events, King Xerxes honored Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, elevating him to a position above all the princes who were with him. <a href="/esther/5-11.htm">Esther 5:11</a> Haman recounted to them his glorious wealth, his many sons, and all the ways the king had honored and promoted him over the other officials and servants. <a href="/esther/9-4.htm">Esther 9:4</a> For Mordecai exercised great power in the palace, and his fame spread throughout the provinces as he became more and more powerful. <a href="/1_kings/11-41.htm">1 Kings 11:41</a> As for the rest of the acts of Solomon—all that he did, as well as his wisdom—are they not written in the Book of the Acts of Solomon? <a href="/1_kings/14-19.htm">1 Kings 14:19</a> As for the rest of the acts of Jeroboam, how he waged war and how he reigned, they are indeed written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel. <a href="/1_kings/14-29.htm">1 Kings 14:29</a> As for the rest of the acts of Rehoboam, along with all that he did, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? <a href="/2_chronicles/9-29.htm">2 Chronicles 9:29</a> As for the rest of the acts of Solomon, from beginning to end, are they not written in the Records of Nathan the Prophet, in the Prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and in the Visions of Iddo the Seer concerning Jeroboam son of Nebat? <a href="/2_chronicles/16-11.htm">2 Chronicles 16:11</a> Now the acts of Asa, from beginning to end, are indeed written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel. <a href="/2_chronicles/20-34.htm">2 Chronicles 20:34</a> As for the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, from beginning to end, they are indeed written in the Chronicles of Jehu son of Hanani, which are recorded in the Book of the Kings of Israel. <a href="/2_chronicles/27-7.htm">2 Chronicles 27:7</a> As for the rest of the acts of Jotham, along with all his wars and his ways, they are indeed written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah. <a href="/2_chronicles/32-32.htm">2 Chronicles 32:32</a> As for the rest of the acts of Hezekiah and his deeds of loving devotion, they are indeed written in the vision of the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And all the acts of his power and of his might, and the declaration of the greatness of Mordecai, whereunto the king advanced him, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Media and Persia?all the acts.<a href="/1_kings/11-41.htm">1 Kings 11:41</a> And the rest of the acts of Solomon, and all that he did, and his wisdom, are they not written in the book of the acts of Solomon?<a href="/1_kings/22-39.htm">1 Kings 22:39</a> Now the rest of the acts of Ahab, and all that he did, and the ivory house which he made, and all the cities that he built, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?advanced him.<a href="/esther/8-15.htm">Esther 8:15</a> And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a garment of fine linen and purple: and the city of Shushan rejoiced and was glad.<a href="/esther/9-4.htm">Esther 9:4</a> 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.<a href="/psalms/18-35.htm">Psalm 18:35</a> Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great.in the book.<a href="/esther/2-23.htm">Esther 2:23</a> And when inquisition was made of the matter, it was found out; therefore they were both hanged on a tree: and it was written in the book of the chronicles before the king.<a href="/esther/6-1.htm">Esther 6:1</a> On that night could not the king sleep, and he commanded to bring the book of records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king.<a href="/1_kings/14-19.htm">1 Kings 14:19</a> And the rest of the acts of Jeroboam, how he warred, and how he reigned, behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel.Media.Persia.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/esther/5-11.htm">Account</a> <a href="/esther/9-29.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/esther/5-11.htm">Advanced</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-23.htm">Annals</a> <a href="/esther/9-29.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/esther/9-32.htm">Book</a> <a href="/esther/6-1.htm">Chronicles</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-19.htm">Declaration</a> <a href="/esther/4-7.htm">Explanation</a> <a href="/esther/9-29.htm">Full</a> <a href="/esther/9-4.htm">Great</a> <a href="/esther/6-3.htm">Greatness</a> <a href="/esther/7-9.htm">High</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-1.htm">History</a> <a href="/esther/8-16.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-37.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/esther/1-18.htm">Media</a> <a href="/esther/9-31.htm">Mordecai</a> <a href="/esther/9-31.htm">Mor'decai</a> <a href="/esther/1-18.htm">Persia</a> <a href="/esther/9-29.htm">Power</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-1.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/esther/9-32.htm">Recorded</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-27.htm">Story</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/esther/9-18.htm">Together</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-11.htm">Whereunto</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-30.htm">Work</a> <a href="/esther/9-32.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/31-14.htm">Account</a> <a href="/job/1-22.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/job/32-7.htm">Advanced</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-41.htm">Annals</a> <a href="/job/34-13.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/job/19-23.htm">Book</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-19.htm">Chronicles</a> <a href="/job/13-17.htm">Declaration</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-25.htm">Explanation</a> <a href="/job/3-15.htm">Full</a> <a href="/esther/10-3.htm">Great</a> <a href="/job/23-6.htm">Greatness</a> <a href="/esther/10-3.htm">High</a> <a href="/john/21-24.htm">History</a> <a href="/job/14-21.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/job/3-14.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-2.htm">Media</a> <a href="/esther/10-3.htm">Mordecai</a> <a href="/esther/10-3.htm">Mor'decai</a> <a href="/ezekiel/27-10.htm">Persia</a> <a href="/job/1-12.htm">Power</a> <a href="/job/2-12.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/job/19-23.htm">Recorded</a> <a href="/job/41-12.htm">Story</a> <a href="/job/3-17.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/job/1-6.htm">Together</a> <a href="/psalms/71-3.htm">Whereunto</a> <a href="/job/1-10.htm">Work</a> <a href="/job/19-23.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Esther 10</div>1. <a href="/esther/10-1.htm">Xerxes' greatness.</a> 3. <a href="/esther/10-3.htm">Mordecai's advancement.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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His accomplishments include his role in thwarting a plot against King Xerxes (Ahasuerus) and his influence in saving the Jewish people from Haman's decree. Mordecai's actions demonstrate the providence of God working through individuals to achieve His purposes. His story parallels Joseph's rise to power in Egypt, where both figures are elevated to positions of influence in foreign courts.together with the full account of the greatness to which the king had raised him Mordecai's elevation by King Xerxes signifies a dramatic reversal of fortune, a common motif in biblical narratives. This phrase highlights the king's recognition of Mordecai's loyalty and wisdom, which led to his promotion. The king's favor towards Mordecai can be seen as a fulfillment of God's promise to bless those who bless His people (<a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a>). Mordecai's rise also prefigures the exaltation of Christ, who was raised to the highest place of honor after His suffering (<a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9</a>).are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Media and Persia? This rhetorical question emphasizes the historical authenticity and significance of Mordecai's achievements. The "Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Media and Persia" refers to official records kept by the Persian Empire, similar to the annals mentioned in <a href="/esther/2-23.htm">Esther 2:23 and 6</a>:1. While these specific records have not survived, their mention underscores the historical context of the narrative. The inclusion of Mordecai's deeds in such records suggests the lasting impact of his actions on the Persian Empire, much like the enduring legacy of biblical figures whose stories are recorded in Scripture.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/mordecai.htm">Mordecai</a> A Jew who rose to prominence in the Persian Empire, becoming second in command to King Xerxes. His account is a testament to God's providence and faithfulness. 2. <a href="/topical/k/king_xerxes.htm">King Xerxes (Ahasuerus)</a> The Persian king during the time of Esther and Mordecai. His reign is marked by significant events that impacted the Jewish people, including the decree that allowed them to defend themselves against their enemies. 3. <a href="/topical/m/media_and_persia.htm">Media and Persia</a> The empire ruled by King Xerxes, which was one of the most powerful empires of the ancient world. The historical records of this empire are mentioned as containing the acts of Mordecai. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_book_of_the_chronicles_of_the_kings_of_media_and_persia.htm">The Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Media and Persia</a> A historical record that documented the reigns and significant events of the Persian kings, including the deeds of Mordecai. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_promotion_of_mordecai.htm">The Promotion of Mordecai</a> An event where Mordecai was elevated to a position of great authority, showcasing God's ability to elevate His people in His timing.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_providence.htm">God's Sovereignty and Providence</a> God is in control of history and the affairs of nations. He orchestrates events for His purposes and the good of His people. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_things_leads_to_greater_responsibility.htm">Faithfulness in Small Things Leads to Greater Responsibility</a> Mordecai's faithfulness in his duties and his integrity led to his promotion. Believers are encouraged to be faithful in their current roles, trusting God for future opportunities. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_historical_records.htm">The Importance of Historical Records</a> The mention of the chronicles underscores the importance of remembering and recording God's acts in history. Believers are encouraged to keep a record of God's faithfulness in their lives. <a href="/topical/g/god's_timing_is_perfect.htm">God's Timing is Perfect</a> Mordecai's rise to power came at the right time to save the Jewish people. Trusting in God's timing is crucial for believers facing uncertain situations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_esther_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Esther 10</a> <a href="/q/why_isn't_mordecai's_book_referenced.htm">Esther 10:2 – Why aren’t the “book of the chronicles of the kings of Media and Persia” referenced by other sources if it so prominently features Mordecai? </a> <a href="/q/why_is_esther_10_less_detailed_on_history.htm">Esther 10 (entire) – Why does this chapter provide so few historical details compared to other biblical accounts of Persian rulers? </a> <a href="/q/did_the_bible_commit_plagiarism.htm">Did the Bible commit plagiarism?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_esther_10_align_with_other_ot_texts.htm">Esther 10 (entire) – How can the brief mention of King Ahasuerus’s acts reconcile with other Old Testament texts depicting Persian rule differently?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/esther/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) Power.--The same word as that translated authority in <a href="/esther/9-29.htm" title="Then Esther the queen, the daughter of Abihail, and Mordecai the Jew, wrote with all authority, to confirm this second letter of Purim.">Esther 9:29</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/esther/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - All the acts of his power and of his might. These are unknown to us. After the failure of the Grecian expedition Xerxes attempted nothing further on that side of his empire, and the Greeks consequently record nothing more concerning him. He may have made expeditions in other directions. But the chief evidences that we have of his activity point to his having sought to gratify his ambition and give vent to his grand ideas by erecting magnificent buildings. The book of the chronicles. See <a href="/esther/2-23.htm">Esther 2:23</a>; <a href="/esther/6-1.htm">Esther 6:1</a>; <a href="/esther/9-32.htm">Esther 9:32</a>. The kings of Media and Persia. It is indicative of the intimate connection of the two Iranian empires that one "book" contained the records of both. The fact of the connection is fully established by profane history. Its exact nature is not perhaps even yet fully understood. "Media" seems to be placed before "Persia" in this place on chronological grounds, because the Median history preceded the Persian history, and was therefore recorded first in the "book." <a href="/commentaries/esther/10-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every of Mordecai's מָרְדֳּכַ֔י (mā·rə·do·ḵay) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4782.htm">Strong's 4782: </a> Mordecai -- a companion of Zerubbabel, also a cousin of Esther powerful תָקְפּוֹ֙ (ṯā·qə·pōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8633.htm">Strong's 8633: </a> Power, strength, energy and magnificent וּגְב֣וּרָת֔וֹ (ū·ḡə·ḇū·rā·ṯōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1369.htm">Strong's 1369: </a> Force, valor, victory accomplishments, מַעֲשֵׂ֤ה (ma·‘ă·śêh) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4639.htm">Strong's 4639: </a> An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property together with the full account וּפָרָשַׁת֙ (ū·p̄ā·rā·šaṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6575.htm">Strong's 6575: </a> Exact statement of the greatness גְּדֻלַּ֣ת (gə·ḏul·laṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1420.htm">Strong's 1420: </a> Greatness, mighty acts to which אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the king הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king had raised him, גִּדְּל֖וֹ (gid·də·lōw) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1431.htm">Strong's 1431: </a> To grow up, become great are they הֵ֣ם (hêm) Pronoun - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> They not הֲלוֹא־ (hă·lō·w-) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no written כְּתוּבִ֗ים (kə·ṯū·ḇîm) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3789.htm">Strong's 3789: </a> To grave, to write in עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the Book סֵ֙פֶר֙ (sê·p̄er) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5612.htm">Strong's 5612: </a> A missive, document, writing, book of the Chronicles דִּבְרֵ֣י (diḇ·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause of the Kings לְמַלְכֵ֖י (lə·mal·ḵê) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Media מָדַ֥י (mā·ḏay) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4074.htm">Strong's 4074: </a> Media -- a son of Japheth, also his descendants and their land and Persia? וּפָרָֽס׃ (ū·p̄ā·rās) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6539.htm">Strong's 6539: </a> Persia -- a country in west Asia which conquered Babylon <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/esther/10-2.htm">Esther 10:2 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/esther/10-2.htm">Esther 10:2 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/esther/10-2.htm">Esther 10:2 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/esther/10-2.htm">Esther 10:2 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/esther/10-2.htm">Esther 10:2 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/esther/10-2.htm">Esther 10:2 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/esther/10-2.htm">Esther 10:2 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/esther/10-2.htm">Esther 10:2 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/esther/10-2.htm">Esther 10:2 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/esther/10-2.htm">Esther 10:2 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/esther/10-2.htm">OT History: Esther 10:2 All the acts of his power (Est Esth. 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