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1 Então, o rei Xerxes impôs um imposto na terra e nas regiões litorâneas.
2 Todos os seus atos de força e poder, junto com o relato da grandeza de Mardoqueu, que lhe foi dada pelo rei, estão escritas no livro das crônicas dos reis da Média e da Pérsia.
3 Mardoqueu, o judeu, foi o segundo na hierarquia do rei Xerxes. Ele era grande entre os judeus e popular com seus muitos irmãos judeus, pois buscava o bem-estar de seu povo e ele falava pela paz de todo o seu povo.
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.
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Yonder is the sea, great and wide, Wherein are things creeping innumerable, Both small and great beasts.
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