📖 Esther — Chapter 10 (KJV)
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Scripture source: Project Gutenberg KJV, ebook 10.
Esther 10:1 And the king Ahasuerus Rlaid a tribute upon the land, and upon the isles of the sea.
Esther 10:2 And Rall the acts of his power and of his might, and the declaration of the greatness of Mordecai, whereunto the king Tadvanced him, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Media and Persia?
Esther 10:3 For Mordecai the Jew was Rnext 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.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Esther 10:1 — The empire continues
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The book briefly notes Ahasuerus's tribute over the land and islands. The kingdom's ordinary administration continues after the extraordinary crisis. This short verse sets the conclusion within the ongoing political world, reminding readers that deliverance does not remove every feature or burden of life under an empire.
Key Truth: Remember that ordinary responsibilities continue after a crisis.
Check What You Remember
1. Who laid the tribute? (Esther 10:1)
Find it in Esther 10:1 (KJV).
2. What did he lay upon the land? (Esther 10:1)
Find it in Esther 10:1 (KJV).
3. What places are named with the land? (Esther 10:1)
Find it in Esther 10:1 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Esther 10:2 — Mordecai's advancement recorded
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The narrator points to records of royal power and Mordecai's greatness. The brief reference places his advancement within remembered public history rather than recounting every later event. Esther's story has moved from a threat against a people toward influence held by one of their members. The final verse explains the use of that influence.
Key Truth: Ask how influence is used, not only how it is gained.
Check What You Remember
1. Whose greatness is named here? (Esther 10:2)
Find it in Esther 10:2 (KJV).
2. Who advanced him? (Esther 10:2)
Find it in Esther 10:2 (KJV).
3. Which kingdoms' chronicles are named? (Esther 10:2)
Find it in Esther 10:2 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Esther 10:3 — Influence used for the people's good
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Mordecai is next to the king, accepted among his brethren, and concerned with his people's welfare and peace. The final assessment emphasizes how he serves them rather than only his rank. The conclusion gives a useful measure of entrusted influence: whether it is directed toward the well-being of others.
Key Truth: Use influence to seek others' welfare and peace.
Check What You Remember
1. To whom was Mordecai next in rank? (Esther 10:3)
Find it in Esther 10:3 (KJV).
2. Whose welfare did he seek? (Esther 10:3)
Find it in Esther 10:3 (KJV).
3. What did he speak to all his seed? (Esther 10:3)
Find it in Esther 10:3 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Philippians 2:4 — Paul calls for concern with others' interests as well as one's own.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
How can you use whatever influence you have to promote others' well-being and peace?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. How does the opening distinguish the reach of the tribute?
2. Where does the chapter point readers for fuller royal records?
3. How does the record connect Mordecai’s greatness with royal action?
4. How are Mordecai’s royal rank and relationship with his people distinguished?
5. What gives the closing description of honour a purpose beyond rank?
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