Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Mordecai the Jew was second in rank to King Xerxes, preeminent among the Jews, and held in high esteem by his many fellow Jews, because he worked for the good of his people and spoke up for the welfare of all the Jews. New Living Translation Mordecai the Jew became the prime minister, with authority next to that of King Xerxes himself. He was very great among the Jews, who held him in high esteem, because he continued to work for the good of his people and to speak up for the welfare of all their descendants. English Standard Version For Mordecai the Jew was second in rank to King Ahasuerus, and he was great among the Jews and popular with the multitude of his brothers, for he sought the welfare of his people and spoke peace to all his people. Berean Standard Bible 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. King James Bible For Mordecai the Jew was next unto king Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews, and accepted of the multitude of his brethren, seeking the wealth of his people, and speaking peace to all his seed. New King James Version For Mordecai the Jew was second to King Ahasuerus, and was great among the Jews and well received by the multitude of his brethren, seeking the good of his people and speaking peace to all his countrymen. New American Standard Bible For Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews and in favor with his many kinsmen, one who sought the good of his people and one who spoke for the welfare of his entire nation. NASB 1995 For Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews and in favor with his many kinsmen, one who sought the good of his people and one who spoke for the welfare of his whole nation. NASB 1977 For Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus and great among the Jews, and in favor with the multitude of his kinsmen, one who sought the good of his people and one who spoke for the welfare of his whole nation. Legacy Standard Bible For Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus and was great among the Jews and pleasing to his many fellow brothers, one who sought the good of his people and one who spoke for the peace of all his seed. Amplified Bible For Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews and in favor with his many fellow people, for he worked for the good of his people and spoke for the welfare and peace of his whole nation. Christian Standard Bible Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus. He was famous among the Jews and highly esteemed by many of his relatives. He continued to pursue prosperity for his people and to speak for the well-being of all his descendants. Holman Christian Standard Bible Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus, famous among the Jews, and highly popular with many of his relatives. He continued to seek good for his people and to speak for the welfare of all his descendants. American Standard Version For Mordecai the Jew was next unto king Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews, and accepted of the multitude of his brethren, seeking the good of his people, and speaking peace to all his seed. Contemporary English Version Next to the king himself, Mordecai was the highest official in the kingdom. He was a popular leader of the Jews, because he helped them in many ways and would even speak to the king on their behalf. English Revised Version For Mordecai the Jew was next unto king Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews, and accepted of the multitude of his brethren; seeking the good of his people, and speaking peace to all his seed. GOD'S WORD® Translation Mordecai the Jew was ranked second only to King Xerxes. He was greatly respected by, and popular with, all of the other Jews, since he provided for the good of his people and spoke for the welfare of his fellow Jews. Good News Translation Mordecai the Jew was second in rank only to King Xerxes himself. He was honored and well-liked by his fellow Jews. He worked for the good of his people and for the security of all their descendants. International Standard Version Indeed, Mordecai the Jew was second in authority only to King Ahasuerus and was a powerful official among the Jewish people. Mordecai was accepted favorably by his many kinsmen, and he sought the good of his countrymen and spoke out for the welfare of all his people. Majority Standard Bible 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. NET Bible Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus. He was the highest-ranking Jew, and he was admired by his numerous relatives. He worked enthusiastically for the good of his people and was an advocate for the welfare of all his descendants. New Heart English Bible For Mordecai the Jew was next to King Achshayarsh, and great among the Jews, and accepted by the multitude of his brothers, seeking the good of his people, and speaking peace to all his descendants. Webster's Bible Translation For Mordecai the Jew was next to king Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews, and accepted by the multitude of his brethren, seeking the wealth of his people, and speaking peace to all his seed. World English Bible For Mordecai the Jew was next to King Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews and accepted by the multitude of his brothers, seeking the good of his people and speaking peace to all his descendants. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor Mordecai the Jew [is] second to King Ahasuerus, and a great man of the Jews, and accepted of the multitude of his brothers, seeking good for his people, and speaking peace to all his seed. Young's Literal Translation For Mordecai the Jew is second to king Ahasuerus, and a great man of the Jews, and accepted of the multitude of his brethren, seeking good for his people, and speaking peace to all his seed. Smith's Literal Translation For Mordecai the Jew was second to the king Ahasuerus, and great to the Jews, and acceptable to the multitude of his brethren, seeking good for his people, and speaking peace to all his seed. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd how Mardochai of the race of the Jews, was next after king Assuerus: and great among the Jews, and acceptable to the people of his brethren, seeking the good of his people, and speaking those things which were for the welfare of his seed. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible The Jew Mordecai was next in rank to King Ahasuerus, in high standing among the Jews, popular with many of his kindred, seeking the good of his people and speaking out on behalf of the welfare of all its descendants. New Revised Standard Version For Mordecai the Jew was next in rank to King Ahasuerus, and he was powerful among the Jews and popular with his many kindred, for he sought the good of his people and interceded for the welfare of all his descendants. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor Mordecai the Jew was next to King Akhshirash and became the chief over the Jews, and he sought the good of his people and spoke on behalf of all his race. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated For Murdacai the Jew was second to King Akhashiresh, and he was the great one over the Jews, and was seeking the good of his people, and was speaking for all its offspring. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For Mordecai the Jew was next unto king Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews, and accepted of the multitude of his brethren; seeking the good of his people and speaking peace to all his seed. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Mardochaeus was viceroy to king Artaxerxes, and was a great man in the kingdom, and honoured by the Jews, and passed his life beloved of all his nation. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Tribute to Xerxes and Mordecai…2And 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? 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. Cross References Genesis 41:40-44 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. ... Daniel 6:3 Soon, by his extraordinary spirit, Daniel distinguished himself among the administrators and satraps. So the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. Nehemiah 2:10 But when Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite official heard about this, they were deeply disturbed that someone had come to seek the well-being of the Israelites. 1 Samuel 2:26 And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the LORD and with man. Proverbs 3:3-4 Never let loving devotion or faithfulness leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. / Then you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and man. 1 Chronicles 29:25 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. 2 Chronicles 17:3-5 Now the LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the earlier ways of his father David. He did not seek the Baals, / but he sought the God of his father and walked by His commandments rather than the practices of Israel. / So the LORD established the kingdom in his hand, and all Judah brought him tribute, so that he had an abundance of riches and honor. 2 Samuel 8:15 Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people: 1 Kings 3:28 When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice. Isaiah 52:13 Behold, My Servant will prosper; He will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted. Romans 13:3 For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval. Acts 10:22 “Cornelius the centurion has sent us,” they said. “He is a righteous and God-fearing man with a good reputation among the whole Jewish nation. A holy angel instructed him to request your presence in his home so he could hear a message from you.” Philippians 2:9-11 Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. 1 Peter 2:14 or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— / for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity. Treasury of Scripture For Mordecai the Jew was next to king Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews, and accepted of the multitude of his brothers, seeking the wealth of his people, and speaking peace to all his seed. next unto king. Genesis 41:44 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I am Pharaoh, and without thee shall no man lift up his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt. 1 Samuel 23:17 And he said unto him, Fear not: for the hand of Saul my father shall not find thee; and thou shalt be king over Israel, and I shall be next unto thee; and that also Saul my father knoweth. 2 Chronicles 28:7 And Zichri, a mighty man of Ephraim, slew Maaseiah the king's son, and Azrikam the governor of the house, and Elkanah that was next to the king. accepted. Esther 3:2 And all the king's servants, that were in the king's gate, bowed, and reverenced Haman: for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence. Romans 14:18 For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men. seeking. Nehemiah 2:10 When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard of it, it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel. Psalm 122:6-9 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee… Romans 9:2,3 That I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart… REMARKS ON THE BOOK OF ESTHER. Esther 10:1 And the king Ahasuerus laid a tribute upon the land, and upon the isles of the sea. Jump to Previous Accepted Ahasuerus Ahasu-E'rus Descendants Esteem Favor Fellow Good Great Held High Jew Jews Kinsmen Mordecai Mor'decai Multitude Nation Peace Preeminent Rank Second Seed Seeking Sought Speaking Wealth Welfare Whole Worked XerxesJump to Next Accepted Ahasuerus Ahasu-E'rus Descendants Esteem Favor Fellow Good Great Held High Jew Jews Kinsmen Mordecai Mor'decai Multitude Nation Peace Preeminent Rank Second Seed Seeking Sought Speaking Wealth Welfare Whole Worked XerxesEsther 10 1. Xerxes' greatness.3. Mordecai's advancement. For Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Xerxes Mordecai's rise to power is significant in the context of the Persian Empire, where he became the highest-ranking official under King Xerxes (also known as Ahasuerus). This mirrors the story of Joseph in Egypt, who also rose to a position of great authority under Pharaoh (Genesis 41:40-41). Mordecai's ascent highlights God's providence and the fulfillment of His plans through faithful individuals. Historically, the Persian Empire was vast, and being second in command meant Mordecai wielded considerable influence, which he used to protect and benefit the Jewish people. preeminent among the Jews and highly favored by his many kinsmen seeking the good of his people and speaking peace to all his countrymen Persons / Places / Events 1. MordecaiA Jew who rose to a position of great power in the Persian Empire, second only to King Xerxes. He is known for his wisdom, integrity, and dedication to the welfare of his people. 2. King Xerxes The Persian king during the time of Esther and Mordecai. He appointed Mordecai to a high position in his kingdom. 3. The Jews The people of Israel living in exile in the Persian Empire. They were the beneficiaries of Mordecai's advocacy and leadership. 4. Persian Empire The vast empire ruled by King Xerxes, where the events of the Book of Esther take place. 5. The Welfare of the Jews The central concern of Mordecai's leadership, ensuring the safety and prosperity of his people in a foreign land. Teaching Points Leadership and InfluenceMordecai's account teaches us that godly leadership involves using influence for the benefit of others, not for personal gain. Advocacy for Others Like Mordecai, Christians are called to speak up for the welfare of others, especially those who are vulnerable or marginalized. Faithfulness in Exile Mordecai's faithfulness in a foreign land encourages believers to remain steadfast in their faith and values, regardless of their circumstances. God's Sovereignty Mordecai's rise to power is a testament to God's sovereignty, orchestrating events for the good of His people even in seemingly dire situations. Community Esteem Mordecai's high esteem among his fellow Jews highlights the importance of living a life that earns the respect and trust of one's community.(3) Mordecai the Jew was next unto king Ahasuerus.--We have seen that the events recorded in this book carry us to the year 470 B.C., at which time Mordecai was at the zenith of his greatness. How long he kept it, whether death or disgrace brought it to a close, and if the latter, from what cause, we cannot say. All we know is, that near the end of Xerxes' reign his favourite and chief adviser was Artabanus, the captain of the guard, by whom he was murdered in B.C. 464. The last we hear of Mordecai, whatever was his afterfate, is that he was loyal to his people, and approved himself their benefactor, "seeking the wealth (i.e., weal--literally, good), and speaking peace to all his seed," all of the stock of Israel. #define description=DESC #define abbreviation=ABBR #define comments=CMTS #define version=3 |
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