Esther
Chapter 10
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Epilogue of the Hebrew Text
King Ahasuerus imposed tribute across the entire empire, including the faraway islands.
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All his acts of power and valor, along with a full account of Mordecai’s greatness, whom the king honored highly, are recorded in the chronicles of the kings of Media and Persia.
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Mordecai, the Jew, was second in rank to King Ahasuerus; he was highly regarded among the Jews and considered by many of his fellow Israelites as a bringer of peace and prosperity for his people.
Commentaries
Epilogue of the Hebrew Text – Interpretation of Mordecai’s Dream – Epilogue of the Greek Text.
A final point on the honor Mordecai received should not be overlooked. Additionally, the Greek writer likely included Mordecai’s interpretation of the dream mentioned at the beginning of the book, emphasizing that everything was fulfilled through God’s intervention. This illustrates how Judaism conveys its teachings about faith in God and the community’s commitment to making God’s presence felt among them.