Esther Chapter 10 (KJV)
Esther 10
Divine providence and hidden guidanceCourage and faithfulness in positions of influenceLeadership that seeks the welfare of othersGod's protection of His people
And the king Ahasuerus laid a tribute upon the land, and {upon} the isles of the sea.
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? {advanced...: Heb. made him great}
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.
Context & Meaning
Esther Chapter 10 concludes the book by highlighting King Ahasuerus's reign and the elevated position of Mordecai in the Persian court. It summarizes Mordecai's prominence and his commitment to seeking the welfare of his Jewish people.