And the king Ahasuerus laid a tribute upon the land, and upon the isles of the sea.
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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?
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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.
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Esther 10 Study & Commentary
Esther 10 concludes the book with a brief record of the greatness of King Ahasuerus and the advancement of Mordecai the Jew. Mordecai becomes second only to the king, seeking the wealth of his people and speaking peace to all his seed.
CONTEMPORARY APPLICATIONS
1. Influence for Good: Mordecai used his high office to "seek the wealth of his people" (v. 3). When God promotes us, it is for the benefit of others, not just our own comfort.2. Speaking Peace: A godly leader is a peacemaker. Mordecai’s legacy was one of stability and peace for future generations.
3. The Completion of Providence: The book ends with the "orphan" and the "refusal-to-bow" man in positions of supreme authority. God finishes what He starts.
