Esther 9:4

Translations

Modern

For Mordecai exercised great power in the palace, and his fame spread throughout the provinces as he became more and more powerful.

Traditional

For Mordecai was great in the king’s house, and his fame went out throughout all the provinces: for this man Mordecai waxed greater and greater.

Literal

For Mordecai was great in the house of the king, and the report of him went forth in all the provinces, for the man Mordecai was going on and becoming great.

Latin

…quem principem esse palatii, et plurimum posse cognoverant: fama quoque nominis ejus crescebat quotidie, et per cunctorum ora volitabat.

Original

Hebrew

English

For Mordecai exercised great power in the palace, and his fame spread throughout the provinces as he became more and more powerful.

Notes

Esther 9:3–4

People saw that Mordecai was the leader, so they knew opposing him was unwise.

Theme notes and profiles

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Mordecai: Esther's cousin, a Jewish leader in the Persian court

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Esther 9:4

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