Verse 3
3. For Introducing the reason why the acts of Mordecai and Ahasuerus were recorded in the same book.
Next unto king Ahasuerus His grand vizier, or prime minister. Comp. Esther 8:2; Esther 8:9; Esther 8:15; Esther 9:3-4.
Great among the Jews Greatly distinguished and honoured by them.
Accepted of the multitude Or, acceptable to the multitude. The great mass of his kindred were pleased with his acts and his honours.
Seeking the wealth of his people Literally, seeking the good of his people; that is, seeking in all practicable ways to promote their happiness and prosperity.
Speaking peace to all his seed That is, saluting with most cordial salutation all those of his race and nation whom he met. Mordecai was no proud and puffed up courtier, who disdained to mingle with or recognise his own race and kindred. Though made the prime minister of Persia, he was still known as the Jew, and he hesitated not to use his high office and power to promote, in all proper and lawful ways, the interests of the people of God.
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