New International Version And Mordecai sent letters to all the Jews in the 127 provinces of Xerxes’ kingdom—words of goodwill and assurance— New Living Translation Letters wishing peace and security were sent to the Jews throughout the 127 provinces of the empire of Xerxes. English Standard Version Letters were sent to all the Jews, to the 127 provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, in words of peace and truth, Berean Standard Bible And Mordecai sent letters with words of peace and truth to all the Jews in the 127 provinces of the kingdom of Xerxes, Berean Literal Bible And he sent letters to all the Jews, to the seven and twenty and a hundred provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, with words of peace and truth, King James Bible And he sent the letters unto all the Jews, to the hundred twenty and seven provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, with words of peace and truth, New King James Version And Mordecai sent letters to all the Jews, to the one hundred and twenty-seven provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, with words of peace and truth, New American Standard Bible He sent letters to all the Jews, to the 127 provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, namely, words of peace and truth, NASB 1995 He sent letters to all the Jews, to the 127 provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, namely, words of peace and truth, NASB 1977 And he sent letters to all the Jews, to the 127 provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, namely, words of peace and truth, Legacy Standard Bible And he sent letters to all the Jews, to the 127 provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, namely, words of peace and truth, Amplified Bible He sent letters to all the Jews, to the 127 provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, in words of peace and truth, Berean Annotated Bible And Mordecai sent letters with words of peace and truth to all the Jews in the 127 provinces of the kingdom of Xerxes (I will be silent and poor), Christian Standard Bible He sent letters with assurances of peace and security to all the Jews who were in the 127 provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, Holman Christian Standard Bible He sent letters with messages of peace and faithfulness to all the Jews who were in the 127 provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, American Standard Version And he sent letters unto all the Jews, to the hundred twenty and seven provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, with words of peace and truth, Contemporary English Version Copies of this letter were sent to Jews in the 127 provinces of King Xerxes. In the letter they said: We pray that all of you will live in peace and safety. English Revised Version And he sent letters unto all the Jews, to the hundred twenty and seven provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, with words of peace and truth, GOD'S WORD® Translation Mordecai sent official documents granting peace and security to all the Jews in the 127 provinces of the kingdom of Xerxes. Good News Translation The letter was addressed to all the Jews, and copies were sent to all the 127 provinces of the Persian Empire. It wished the Jews peace and security International Standard Version Letters containing wishes for peace and stability were sent to all the Jewish people, to the 127 provinces of Ahasuerus' kingdom, NET Bible Letters were sent to all the Jews in the hundred and twenty-seven provinces of the empire of Ahasuerus--words of true peace-- New Heart English Bible He sent letters to all the Jews, to the hundred twenty-seven provinces of the kingdom of Achshayarsh, with words of peace and truth, Webster's Bible Translation And he sent the letters to all the Jews, to the hundred twenty and seven provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, with words of peace and truth, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd Mordecai sent letters with words of peace and truth to all the Jews in the 127 provinces of the kingdom of Xerxes, World English Bible He sent letters to all the Jews in the hundred twenty-seven provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus with words of peace and truth, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he sends letters to all the Jews, to the one hundred twenty-seven provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus—words of peace and truth— Berean Literal Bible And he sent letters to all the Jews, to the seven and twenty and a hundred provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, with words of peace and truth, Young's Literal Translation and he sendeth letters unto all the Jews, unto the seven and twenty and a hundred provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus -- words of peace and truth -- Smith's Literal Translation And he will send the letter to all the Jews, to the seventy and twenty and a hundred provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, words of peace and truth, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they sent to all the Jews that were in the hundred and twenty-seven provinces of king Assuerus, that they should have peace, and receive truth, Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible and Mordecai sent documents concerning peace and security to all the Jews in the hundred and twenty-seven provinces of Ahasuerus’ kingdom. New Revised Standard Version Letters were sent wishing peace and security to all the Jews, to the one hundred twenty-seven provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they sent letters to all the Jews, to the hundred and twenty-seven provinces of the kingdom of Akhshirash the king, with words of truth and peace Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they sent the letters to all the Jews, to the hundred and twenty and seven provinces which are in the kingdom of King Akhshiresh, words of truth and of peace OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he sent letters unto all the Jews, to the hundred twenty and seven provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, with words of peace and truth, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Feast of Purim Instituted…29So Queen Esther daughter of Abihail, along with Mordecai the Jew, wrote with full authority to confirm this second letter concerning Purim. 30And Mordecai sent letters with words of peace and truth to all the Jews in the 127 provinces of the kingdom of Xerxes, 31in order to confirm these days of Purim at their appointed time, just as Mordecai the Jew and Queen Esther had established them and had committed themselves and their descendants to the times of fasting and lamentation.… Cross References And Mordecai sent letters 2 Chronicles 30:1 Then Hezekiah sent word throughout all Israel and Judah, and he also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh inviting them to come to the house of the LORD in Jerusalem to keep the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel. Esther 8:9 At once the royal scribes were summoned, and on the twenty-third day of the third month (the month of Sivan), they recorded all of Mordecai’s orders to the Jews and to the satraps, governors, and princes of the 127 provinces from India to Cush—writing to each province in its own script, to every people in their own language, and to the Jews in their own script and language. 2 Chronicles 30:6 At the command of the king, the couriers went throughout Israel and Judah with letters from the king and his officials, which read: “Children of Israel, return to the LORD, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, so that He may return to those of you who remain, who have escaped the grasp of the kings of Assyria. with words of peace and truth Zechariah 8:16 These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another, render true and sound judgments in your gates, Psalm 85:10 Loving devotion and faithfulness have joined together; righteousness and peace have kissed. Zechariah 8:19 “This is what the LORD of Hosts says: The fasts of the fourth, the fifth, the seventh, and the tenth months will become times of joy and gladness, cheerful feasts for the house of Judah. Therefore you are to love both truth and peace.” to all the Jews Esther 3:6 And when he learned the identity of Mordecai’s people, he scorned the notion of laying hands on Mordecai alone. Instead, he sought to destroy all of Mordecai’s people, the Jews, throughout the kingdom of Xerxes. Esther 3:13 And the letters were sent by couriers to each of the royal provinces with the order to destroy, kill, and annihilate all the Jews—young and old, women and children—and to plunder their possessions on a single day, the thirteenth day of Adar, the twelfth month. Esther 8:11 By these letters the king permitted the Jews in each and every city the right to assemble and defend themselves, to destroy, kill, and annihilate all the forces of any people or province hostile to them, including women and children, and to plunder their possessions. in the 127 provinces Esther 1:1 This is what happened in the days of Xerxes, who reigned over 127 provinces from India to Cush. Esther 1:22 He sent letters to all the provinces of the kingdom, to each province in its own script and to each people in their own language, proclaiming that every man should be master of his own household. Esther 3:12 On the thirteenth day of the first month, the royal scribes were summoned and the order was written exactly as Haman commanded the royal satraps, the governors of each province, and the officials of each people, in the script of each province and the language of every people. It was written in the name of King Xerxes and sealed with the royal signet ring. of the kingdom of Xerxes, Esther 1:2 In those days King Xerxes sat on his royal throne in the citadel of Susa. Esther 1:3 In the third year of his reign, Xerxes held a feast for all his officials and servants. The military leaders of Persia and Media were there, along with the nobles and princes of the provinces. Esther 10:1 Now King Xerxes imposed tribute throughout the land, even to its farthest shores. Esther 8:17 In every province and every city, wherever the king’s edict and decree reached, there was joy and gladness among the Jews, with feasting and celebrating. And many of the people of the land themselves became Jews, because the fear of the Jews had fallen upon them. Treasury of Scripture And he sent the letters to all the Jews, to the hundred twenty and seven provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, with words of peace and truth, the daughter of Abihail. Esther 3:15 The posts went out, being hastened by the king's commandment, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city Shushan was perplexed. authority. Esther 9:20 And Mordecai wrote these things, and sent letters unto all the Jews that were in all the provinces of the king Ahasuerus, both nigh and far, Esther 8:10 And he wrote in the king Ahasuerus' name, and sealed it with the king's ring, and sent letters by posts on horseback, and riders on mules, camels, and young dromedaries: Jump to Previous Ahasuerus Ahasu-E'rus Assurance Divisions Goodwill Hundred Jews Kingdom Letters Mordecai Namely Peace Provinces Seven Truth Twenty Twenty-Seven Words XerxesJump to Next Ahasuerus Ahasu-E'rus Assurance Divisions Goodwill Hundred Jews Kingdom Letters Mordecai Namely Peace Provinces Seven Truth Twenty Twenty-Seven Words XerxesEsther 9 1. The Jews slay their enemies, with the ten sons of Haman.12. Xerxes, at the request of Esther, 14. grants another day of slaughter, and Haman's sons to be hanged. 20. The two days of Purim are instituted. And Mordecai sent letters Having been elevated to high authority in Persia, Mordecai used the royal system of communication to establish the observance of Purim among the Jewish people. 2Ch 30:1 Then Hezekiah sent word throughout all Israel and Judah,… with words of peace and truth His message confirmed the events of their deliverance and called the people to receive the memorial in unity, security, and faithfulness. Zec 8:16 These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another… to all the Jews The letters addressed Jewish communities scattered far from Jerusalem, preserving a common remembrance among a people living throughout the empire. Est 3:6 And when he learned the identity of Mordecai’s people,… in the 127 provinces The decree reached the full extent of Persian rule, from India to Cush, showing the wide dispersal of the Jews and the reach of the king’s administration. Est 1:1 This is what happened in the days of Xerxes,… of the kingdom of Xerxes, Xerxes, also called Ahasuerus, ruled the Persian Empire during these events. Under his authority, Mordecai’s letters gave official recognition to the celebration of Israel’s deliverance from Haman’s plot. Est 1:2 In those days King Xerxes sat on his royal throne… Persons / Places / Events 1. MordecaiA Jew in the Persian Empire who rose to prominence as a leader and advisor to King Xerxes. He played a crucial role in saving the Jewish people from annihilation. 2. Letters Mordecai sent these letters to communicate important messages to the Jewish communities scattered across the vast Persian Empire. 3. Words of Peace and Truth The content of the letters, emphasizing reconciliation, stability, and the affirmation of truth, likely referring to the celebration of Purim and the deliverance of the Jews. 4. Jews in the 127 Provinces The Jewish diaspora living throughout the extensive Persian Empire, from India to Cush, who were recipients of Mordecai's letters. 5. Kingdom of Xerxes The Persian Empire under King Xerxes, a vast and diverse realm where the events of Esther unfolded. Teaching Points The Power of Leadership and InfluenceMordecai's position allowed him to influence the king and protect his people. God places us in positions where we can make a difference for His kingdom. The Importance of Communication Mordecai's letters were a means of unifying and encouraging the Jewish people. Effective communication is vital in fostering community and spreading truth. Peace and Truth as Pillars of Faith The message of peace and truth is central to the Christian faith. We are called to be peacemakers and bearers of truth in our interactions. God's Sovereignty in Deliverance The deliverance of the Jews in Esther is a testament to God's sovereignty and faithfulness. We can trust God to work through circumstances for His purposes. Celebrating God's Faithfulness The establishment of Purim as a celebration of deliverance reminds us to remember and celebrate God's faithfulness in our lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Esther 9:30?2. How does Esther 9:30 demonstrate God's faithfulness in preserving His people? 3. What role does communication play in fulfilling God's plans in Esther 9:30? 4. How can we apply Esther's courage in our own spiritual battles today? 5. How does Esther 9:30 connect with God's promises in Genesis 12:3? 6. What lessons on leadership can we learn from Mordecai's actions in Esther 9:30? 7. What is the significance of Esther 9:30 in the context of Jewish history and tradition? 8. How does Esther 9:30 reflect God's providence and protection over His people? 9. Why were letters of peace and truth necessary in Esther 9:30? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Esther 9? (30) The letters.--Omit the article.Verse 30. - And he sent the letters. Rather, "he sent letters." In addition to the formal "letter of Purina," which was of the nature of an ordinance, though not of legal force, Mordecai sent informal letters, which embraced other topics besides the Purim feast, as, for instance, words of salutation, and perhaps a reference to the keeping of a fast before the two Purina days (ver. 31). These he sent to all Jews throughout the whole empire, inclosing with them the formal "letter of Purim." With words of peace and truth. Perhaps beginning thus: "Peace and truth be with you" - a modification of the usual, "Peace," etc. (Ezra 4:17), or, "All peace" (ibid. 5:7), with which letters ordinarily began. Every phrase of Esther 9:30 underscores God’s faithful, comprehensive care for His people. Through an empowered servant, binding letters go out, delivering a message saturated with peace and anchored in truth. The decree reaches every Jew across an immense empire, proving that no distance, government, or former threat can obstruct the purposes of the Sovereign God who still turns opposition into opportunity for His glory and His people’s good. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And [Mordecai] sentוַיִּשְׁלַ֨ח (way·yiš·laḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out letters סְפָרִ֜ים (sə·p̄ā·rîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5612: A missive, document, writing, book [with] words דִּבְרֵ֥י (diḇ·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause of peace שָׁל֖וֹם (šā·lō·wm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7965: Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace and truth וֶאֱמֶֽת׃ (we·’ĕ·meṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 571: Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the Jews הַיְּהוּדִ֗ים (hay·yə·hū·ḏîm) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3064: Jews -- Jewish in אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the 127 שֶׁ֨בַע (še·ḇa‘) Number - feminine singular Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number provinces מְדִינָ֔ה (mə·ḏî·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4082: A judgeship, jurisdiction, a district, a region of the kingdom מַלְכ֖וּת (mal·ḵūṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 4438: Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom of Xerxes, אֲחַשְׁוֵר֑וֹשׁ (’ă·ḥaš·wê·rō·wōš) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 325: Ahasuerus -- king of Persia Additonal Resources Esther 9:30 Blue Letter BibleEsther 9:30 Bible Gateway Esther 9:30 Bible.com Esther 9:30 NIV |
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