Esther 9:4

Verse

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

For Mordecai was great in the king's house, and word of him went out through every part of the kingdom: for the man Mordecai became greater and greater.

Free Bible Version

Mordecai had a great deal of power in the royal palace, and his reputation spread throughout the provinces as his power increased.

Geneva Bible 1599

For Mordecai was great in the kings house, and the report of him went through all the prouinces: for this man Mordecai waxed greater and greater.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

Translation for Translators

They were afraid of him because in all the provinces they knew that Mordecai was now the king’s most important official, with the authority that Haman previously had. Mordecai was becoming more famous because the king was giving him more and more power.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For Mordecai was great in the king's house, and his fame spread throughout all the provinces, for the man Mordecai was becoming great.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

for great [is] Mordecai in the house of the king, and his fame is going into all the provinces, for the man Mordecai is going on and becoming great.

Context

The Jews Destroy Their Enemies

³And all the officials of the provinces, the satraps, the governors, and the king’s administrators helped the Jews, because the fear of Mordecai had fallen upon them.⁴For Mordecai exercised great power in the palace, and his fame spread throughout the provinces as he became more and more powerful.

Summary

Esther 9:4 recounts the victory of the Jews over their enemies, as they defended themselves against those who sought to destroy them. This verse highlights the divine protection and deliverance that God provided for His people in their time of need. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and sovereignty in preserving His chosen ones from harm. The celebration of this triumph underscores the importance of trusting in God's providence and standing firm in the face of adversity. Ultimately, Esther 9:4 showcases the power of God to turn the plans of the wicked against them and bring about justice for His people.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

For Mordecai was great in the king's house,.... Not only over Esther's affairs, but was one of the king's counsellors, and was the chief minister of state: and his fame went out throughout all the provinces; what a favourite he was of the king, as well as a relation of the queen, and how wise and just his administrations were: for this man Mordecai waxed greater and greater, was more and more in the king's favour, and had offices of honour and trust heaped upon him, and increased both in wealth and power.