Parallel Bible results for "esther 10"

Esther 10

New Living Translation NLT

1 King Xerxes imposed a tribute throughout his empire, even to the distant coastlands.

2 His great achievements and the full account of the greatness of Mordecai, whom the king had promoted, are recorded in

3 Mordecai the Jew became the prime minister, with authority next to that of King Xerxes himself. He was very great among the Jews, who held him in high esteem, because he continued to work for the good of his people and to speak up for the welfare of all their descendants.

The Message Bible MSG

1 King Xerxes imposed taxes from one end of his empire to the other.

2 For the rest of it, King Xerxes' extensive accomplishments, along with a detailed account of the brilliance of Mordecai, whom the king had promoted, that's all written in The Chronicles of the Kings of Media and Persia.

3 Mordecai the Jew ranked second in command to King Xerxes. He was popular among the Jews and greatly respected by them. He worked hard for the good of his people; he cared for the peace and prosperity of his race.