Esther 10:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Esther 10:3

Mordecai ... was next unto king Ahasuerus - See Esther 2:5 note. Artabanus (Esther 1:14 note) was favorite toward the end of Xerxes’ reign, i. e. in his 20th and 21st years. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Esther 10:3

Esther 10:3. Mordecai the Jew was next unto King Ahasuerus Long had he sat contentedly at the king’s gate, but now at length he is arrived at the presidency of the king’s council. Men of merit may, for a time, seem buried alive; but often, by some means or other, they are discovered and preferred at last. And great among the Jews Not only great above them, and more honourable than any of them, but great with them, and dear to them, which they manifested by giving him a commanding interest... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Esther 10:1-3

Continued prosperity (10:1-3)The book concludes by noting the greatness of Mordecai and the benefits that he brought to the Jewish people. Under his administration, non-Jewish peoples were forced to contribute more to the Empire’s economy, so the burden on the Jews was eased (10:1-2). Mordecai continued in his position as chief minister in the government of Ahasuerus for many years, and under him the Jews had security and contentment (3). read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Esther 10:3

next = the second = the Grand Vizier. Compare Esther 8:2 . speaking peace = maintaining peace. his seed: i.e. the People of Israel. N. B. in Persia, not Judea. Thus was prepared the way for the emancipation of the Jews, which, not long after, was proclaimed by Cyrus (Ezra 1:1 ), the son of Astyages and Esther (see App-57 ), and is further proof that this book comes, chronologically, before the book Ezra-Nehemiah. N.B. the year 461 is the midway year of the Babylonian Servitude (496-426). See... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Esther 10:3

3. For Mordecai . . . was next unto King Ahasuerus . . . great among the Jews, c.—The elevation of this pious and patriotic Jew to the possession of the highest official power was of very great importance to the suffering church at that period for it enabled him, who all along possessed the disposition, now to direct the royal influence and authority in promoting the interests and extending the privileges of his exiled countrymen. Viewed in this light, the providence of God is plainly traceable... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Esther 10:1-3

V. MORDECAI’S GREATNESS CH. 10Perhaps the writer mentioned Ahasuerus’ tax (Esther 10:1) because Mordecai had something to do with it, or perhaps this tax reflects God’s blessing on the king for preserving the Jews (Genesis 12:3).Appeal to the official chronicles (Esther 10:2) claimed historicity for the events recorded in Esther (cf. 1 Kings 14:19; et al.). These documents are not available to us today. They may have been Persian [Note: Moore, p. 99.] or Jewish [Note: Baldwin, p. 115.]... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Esther 10:1-3

The Greatness of Mordecai1. The isles of the sea] or, ’coast lands,’ i.e. the countries bordering on the Mediterranean. The description of the king’s dominion serves to enhance the glory of Mordecai, who was his minister. 3. Seeking the wealth] i.e. seeking to promote their welfare: cp. Ezra 9:12. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Esther 10:3

(3) Mordecai the Jew was next unto king Ahasuerus.—We have seen that the events recorded in this book carry us to the year 470 B.C., at which time Mordecai was at the zenith of his greatness. How long he kept it, whether death or disgrace brought it to a close, and if the latter, from what cause, we cannot say. All we know is, that near the end of Xerxes’ reign his favourite and chief adviser was Artabanus, the captain of the guard, by whom he was murdered in B.C. 464. The last we hear of... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Esther 10:1-3

AHASUERUS AND MORDECAI: THE CONCLUSION CHAPTER 10 The three verses with which this book closes tell us of the greatness of King Ahasuerus. Here also is the record of the increasing greatness of Mordecai. He was next unto King Ahasuerus, great among the Jews, accepted of the multitude of his brethren, seeking the wealth of his people and speaking peace to all his seed. A blessed type of Him who is greater than Mordecai and who will some day bring peace to His earthly people and who will speak... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Esther 10:3

10:3 For Mordecai the Jew [was] next unto king Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews, and {a} accepted of the multitude of his brethren, seeking the wealth of his people, and speaking peace to all his seed.(a) These three points are here set forth as commendable and necessary for him that is in authority to have the favour of the people, to procure their wealth, and to be gentle and loving to them. read more

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