Haman het die koning se sekretarisse laat roep op die dertiende dag van die eerste maand. Hy het gesê hulle moet briewe skryf vir die hoof-amptenare van die koning en vir die goewerneurs van elke provinsie en vir die amptenare van elke volk. Hulle het die briewe geskryf en hulle het die skrif van elke provinsie en die taal van elke volk gebruik. Hulle het geskryf wat Haman gesê het. Hulle het geskryf dat die briewe van koning Ahasveros kom en hulle het die seël van die koning op die briewe gesit.
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes how the king's scribes wrote and sent out orders according to Haman's commands. The orders were sent to all parts of the kingdom and in the languages of each region. The king's seal was used to make the orders official.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game where the teacher writes a note, and then everyone in your class gets a copy of that note in their own language. In this story, the king's helpers wrote a big, important note, and they sent it to everyone in his kingdom, just like your teacher might send a note to all your parents.
Historical Background
The book of Esther was written during the Persian period, likely around the 5th century BC, to recount events that led to the Jewish holiday of Purim. This verse describes a critical moment where the king's orders, influenced by Haman, were sent out across the kingdom, setting the stage for a dramatic turn of events.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, this verse can remind us about the power of communication and the impact of our words. Just as the king's orders could affect many lives, our decisions and communications can have significant consequences for others around us.