Esther 8:9
Esther 8:9 in Multiple Translations
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.
Then were the king’s scribes called at that time in the third month, that is, the month Sivan, on the three and twentieth day thereof; and it was written according to all that Mordecai commanded unto the Jews, and to the lieutenants, and the deputies and rulers of the provinces which are from India unto Ethiopia, an hundred twenty and seven provinces, unto every province according to the writing thereof, and unto every people after their language, and to the Jews according to their writing, and according to their language.
Then were the king’s scribes called at that time, in the third month, which is the month Sivan, on the three and twentieth day thereof; and it was written according to all that Mordecai commanded unto the Jews, and to the satraps, and the governors and princes of the provinces which are from India unto Ethiopia, a hundred twenty and seven provinces, unto every province according to the writing thereof, and unto every people after their language, and to the Jews according to their writing, and according to their language.
Then at that time, on the twenty-third day of the third month, which is the month Sivan, the king's scribes were sent for; and everything ordered by Mordecai was put in writing and sent to the Jews and the captains and the rulers and the chiefs of all the divisions of the kingdom from India to Ethiopia, a hundred and twenty-seven divisions, to every division in the writing commonly used there, and to every people in their language, and to the Jews in their writing and their language.
The king's secretaries were summoned, and on the twenty-third day of the third month, the month of Sivan, they wrote a decree of all of Mordecai's orders to the Jews and to the king's chief officers, the governors, and the nobles of the 127 provinces from India to Ethiopia. They wrote to every province in its own script, to every people in their own language, and to the Jews in their own script and language.
Then were the Kings Scribes called at the same time, euen in the thirde moneth, that is the moneth Siuan, on the three and twentieth day thereof: and it was written, according to all as Mordecai commanded, vnto the Iewes and to the princes, and captaines, and rulers of the prouinces, which were from India euen vnto Ethiopia, an hundreth and seuen and twentie prouinces, vnto euery prouince, according to the writing thereof, and to euery people after their speache, and to the Iewes, according to their writing, and according to their language.
And the scribes of the king are called, at that time, in the third month — it [is] the month of Sivan — in the three and twentieth of it, and it is written, according to all that Mordecai hath commanded, unto the Jews, and unto the lieutenants, and the governors, and the heads of the provinces, that [are] from Hodu even unto Cush, seven and twenty and a hundred provinces — province and province according to its writing, and people and people according to its tongue, and unto the Jews according to their writing, and according to their tongue.
Then the king’s scribes were called at that time, in the third month, which is the month Sivan, on the twenty-third day of the month; and it was written according to all that Mordecai commanded to the Jews, and to the local governors, and the governors and princes of the provinces which are from India to Ethiopia, one hundred twenty-seven provinces, to every province according to its writing, and to every people in their language, and to the Jews in their writing, and in their language.
Then were the king's scribes called at that time in the third month, that is , the month Sivan, on the three and twentieth day of it; and it was written, according to all that Mordecai commanded, to the Jews, and to the lieutenants, and the deputies and rulers of the provinces which are from India to Cush, a hundred twenty and seven provinces, to every province according to the writing of it, and to every people after their language, and to the Jews according to their writing, and according to their language.
Then the king’s scribes and secretaries were called for (now it was the time of the third month which is called Siban) the three and twentieth day of the month, and letters were written, as Mardochai had a mind, to the Jews, and to the governors, and to the deputies, and to the judges, who were rulers over the hundred and twenty-seven provinces, from India even to Ethiopia: to province and province, to people and people, according to their languages and characters, and to the Jews, according as they could read and hear.
Then the king summoned his secretaries, on June 25th, and Mordecai told them to write letters to the Jews and to all the governors and other officials in all of the 127 provinces, which extended from India in the east to Ethiopia in the west. They wrote these letters in all the languages that the people in each area spoke. They also wrote letters to the Jewish people, in their language.
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Study Notes — Esther 8:9
- Context
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- Esther 8:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Esther 8:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Esther 8:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Esther 8:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Esther 8:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on Esther 8:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Esther 8:9
- Cambridge Bible on Esther 8:9
- Barnes' Notes on Esther 8:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Esther 8:9
- Sermons on Esther 8:9
Context — The Decree of Xerxes
9At 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.
10Mordecai wrote in the name of King Xerxes and sealed it with the royal signet ring. He sent the documents by mounted couriers riding on swift horses bred from the royal mares. 11By 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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 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. |
| 2 | Esther 1:1 | This is what happened in the days of Xerxes, who reigned over 127 provinces from India to Cush. |
| 3 | 2 Kings 18:26 | Then Eliakim son of Hilkiah, along with Shebnah and Joah, said to the Rabshakeh, “Please speak to your servants in Aramaic, since we understand it. Do not speak with us in Hebrew in the hearing of the people on the wall.” |
| 4 | 1 Corinthians 14:9–11 | So it is with you. Unless you speak intelligible words with your tongue, how will anyone know what you are saying? You will just be speaking into the air. Assuredly, there are many different languages in the world, yet none of them is without meaning. If, then, I do not know the meaning of someone’s language, I am a foreigner to the speaker, and he is a foreigner to me. |
| 5 | Daniel 6:1 | Now it pleased Darius to appoint 120 satraps to rule throughout the kingdom, |
| 6 | Esther 3:12–13 | 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. 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. |
| 7 | Daniel 4:1 | King Nebuchadnezzar, To the people of every nation and language who dwell in all the earth: May your prosperity be multiplied. |
Esther 8:9 Summary
This verse, Esther 8:9, shows how King Xerxes used his power to help the Jewish people by having his royal scribes write a new decree in their favor. The documents were written in the language of each province so that everyone could understand, much like how God speaks to us in our own language through the Bible (as seen in Acts 2:1-12). This verse reminds us that God is sovereign and can use anyone, even those in positions of power, to bring about His plans, as seen in Romans 8:28. By trusting in God's sovereignty, we can have confidence that He will work all things out for our good, even in difficult situations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the royal scribes being summoned in Esther 8:9?
The royal scribes being summoned in Esther 8:9 signifies the king's authority and power being used to reverse the previous decree against the Jews, as seen in Esther 8:8, and to establish a new decree in their favor, similar to how King Darius decreed the rebuilding of the temple in Ezra 6:1-12.
Why were the documents written in the script and language of each province?
The documents were written in the script and language of each province to ensure that all people, including the Jews, could understand the king's decree, much like the apostles spoke in different languages on the day of Pentecost, as described in Acts 2:1-12, to spread God's message to all nations.
What is the month of Sivan in the biblical calendar?
The month of Sivan is the third month of the biblical calendar, which typically falls in May or June, and it is significant in the biblical calendar as the time when the Israelites received the Law from God on Mount Sinai, as recorded in Exodus 19:1-25.
How does this verse relate to the overall story of Esther?
This verse is a pivotal moment in the story of Esther, as it marks the turning point where the king's decree is reversed, and the Jews are given permission to defend themselves, much like the way God reversed the fortunes of the Israelites in the book of Exodus, demonstrating God's sovereignty and care for His people, as seen in Romans 8:28.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God has used human authorities to bring about His plans, and how can I trust Him to do so in my own life?
- How does this verse demonstrate the importance of clear communication in spreading God's message, and what are some ways that I can effectively communicate God's love to those around me?
- What are some times in my life when I have seen God reverse a difficult situation, and how can I trust Him to do so in the future?
- In what ways can I, like Mordecai, use my position or influence to bring about positive change in the world around me, and what are some steps I can take to start doing so?
Gill's Exposition on Esther 8:9
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Esther 8:9
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Esther 8:9
Trapp's Commentary on Esther 8:9
Ellicott's Commentary on Esther 8:9
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Esther 8:9
Cambridge Bible on Esther 8:9
Barnes' Notes on Esther 8:9
Whedon's Commentary on Esther 8:9
Sermons on Esther 8:9
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That Every Man Should Bear Rule In by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the importance of a man ruling his own household with love and respect, as this reflects the divine authority given by Christ. He argues that a man's ability |
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Studies in Esther-01 Esther1-2 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Esther from the Bible. He starts by highlighting how God was displeased with the behavior of men who were given over to wine and |
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A Certain Sound by Manley Beasley | In this sermon, the speaker begins by asking for prayers for the upcoming multimedia presentation in Europe. He then reads a passage from the Bible and discusses the importance of |
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Unconverted Choirs by D.L. Moody | D.L. Moody addresses the issue of unconverted choirs in churches, emphasizing that singing in an unknown tongue is as problematic as speaking it. He criticizes choirs that perform |
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Definition Defined by Daniel Steele | Daniel Steele emphasizes the importance of using common acceptation of terms in theological discussions, warning against inventing new meanings for established words which can lead |
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The Prayer Book Services [1662] by W.H. Griffith Thomas | W.H. Griffith Thomas emphasizes the importance of a meticulous and heartfelt rendering of the Prayer Book Services by clergy, focusing on the requisites of good reading: Distinctne |
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(Daniel) in the Lion's Den by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Daniel in the Lion's Den from Daniel chapter six. The story involves the jealousy of political subordinates, the vanity of a king |







