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Esther 10:2
And 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?
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator addresses the reader at the conclusion of the book, noting that Mordecai’s recorded deeds are preserved in the royal archives of Media and Persia. This statement follows King Xerxes’ imposition of tribute and immediately precedes a summary of Mordecai’s elevated status among the Jews.
The words — מַעֲשֵׂה (ma'aséh) denotes the specific deeds or achievements of Mordecai, while פָרָשָׁת (parāšat) refers to the detailed narrative or full account of his greatness. These terms emphasize that his rise was systematically documented rather than merely celebrated orally.
The thread — The verse’s emphasis on royal documentation parallels Esther 2:23, where a verified plot is recorded in the chronicles, and Esther 9:4, which notes Mordecai’s spreading fame in the provinces. This pattern establishes a biblical convention where historical records validate the narrative’s reliability.
Why it lands — The text demands verification of the account’s historicity by pointing to an external archive. It requires the reader to treat the events as documented occurrences rather than unverified legend.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
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?
Cross-references
- Esther 8:15 Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal garments of blue and white, with a large gold crown and a purple robe of fine linen. And the city of Susa shouted and rejoiced.
- Esther 2:23 After the report had been investigated and verified, both officials were hanged on the gallows. And all this was recorded in the Book of the Chronicles in the presence of the king.
- Esther 9:4 For Mordecai exercised great power in the palace, and his fame spread throughout the provinces as he became more and more powerful.
- Esther 6:1 That night sleep escaped the king; so he ordered the Book of Records, the Chronicles, to be brought in and read to him.
- 1 Kings 11:41 As for the rest of the acts of Solomon—all that he did, as well as his wisdom—are they not written in the Book of the Acts of Solomon?
- 1 Kings 14:19 As for the rest of the acts of Jeroboam, how he waged war and how he reigned, they are indeed written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel.
- 1 Kings 22:39 As for the rest of the acts of Ahab, along with all his accomplishments and the ivory palace and all the cities he built, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
- Psalms 18:35 You have given me Your shield of salvation; Your right hand upholds me, and Your gentleness exalts me.
- Daniel 2:48 Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many generous gifts. He made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and chief administrator over all the wise men of Babylon.