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Esther Chapter 10 (BSB)

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1 Now King Xerxes imposed tribute throughout the land, even to its farthest shores.

2 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?

3 For Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Xerxes, preeminent among the Jews and highly favored by his many kinsmen, seeking the good of his people and speaking peace to all his countrymen.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the book of Esther conclude?

With a brief note that King Ahasuerus imposed tribute across his empire, and that his and Mordecai's deeds were recorded 'in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Media and Persia' (v1-2).

What final description is given of Mordecai?

He is described as a leader 'next unto king Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews,' one who sought 'the wealth of his people' and spoke 'peace to all his seed' (v3).

What tone does this closing chapter strike compared to the celebration in Esther 9?

Unlike the feasting and celebration that closes Esther 9, this final chapter shifts to plain record-keeping about the king's reign rather than further narrative.

Today's Verse

but there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets, and he hath made known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days. Thy dream, and the visions of thy head upon thy bed, are these:

Daniel 2:28 | ASV

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