Esther 10
1 And the king Ahasuerus laid a tribute upon the land, and upon the isles of the sea.
2 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?
3 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.
Common Questions About Esther 10
How does the book of Esther conclude in chapter 10?
The book closes with a brief summary of King Ahasuerus's continued greatness and a description of Mordecai's rise to become second in rank only to the king himself, working for the good of his people and speaking peace to all his descendants, a hopeful, settled ending after the story's dramatic reversals.
What is significant about how Mordecai's influence is described?
The text specifically notes that Mordecai used his newfound power and influence for the good of his people, not merely for personal gain or revenge, modeling how someone who had faced real danger could use eventual authority and influence responsibly and generously.
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Questions to Think About
- Mordecai's rise to power is remembered specifically for how he used it to benefit others, not for personal advancement. How do you think about using whatever influence or position you have for the good of others rather than primarily for yourself?
- The book of Esther, though never mentioning God directly, closes with a clear sense of providence, deliverance, and hopeful resolution. How does Esther's story as a whole shape your confidence in God's active, if sometimes hidden, work in your own life's unfolding story?
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