Denn dyr Jud Mordychäus war dyr Zwaitte naach n Künig Xerx. Er war bei de Judn hooh angseghn und bei all seine Stammsbrüeder beliebt. Er taat si um s Wol von seinn Volk um und gakümmert si um d Wolfart von alle seine Naachkemmen. 3a Daa gsait syr dyr Mordychäus: "Dös allss haat dyr Herrgot zwögbrungen. 3b I innert mi non an dönn Traaum, wo i drob hiet. Nix dyrvon ist unerfüllt blibn. 3c De klaine Quelln, wo zo aynn risignen Stroom wurd, also, der Stroom ist d Öster; dyr Künig gheirett s und gmacht s zuer Küniginn. 3d De zween Drackn seind i und dyr Hämän. 3e De Dietn seind die, wo mitaynand de Gedächtnuss an d Judn auslöschn gwollnd. 3f Mein Volk aber, dös seind d Isryheeler. Sö schrirnd zo n Herrgot und seind grött wordn. Dyr Trechtein haat sein Volk grött und üns von all dene Leidn erloest. Dyr Herrgot haat groosse Wunder taan, wie s unter de Völker non niemaals gscheghn seind. 3g Dösswögn gmacht yr zwai Loesser, ains für n Herrgot sein Volk und ains für allsand andern. 3h De zwai Loesser fielnd auf dö Zeit, dö Stund und dönn Tag, daa wo vor n Herrgot seine Augn und mittn unter alle Dietn d Entscheidung fiel. 3i Dyr Herrgot haat si an sein Volk ginnert, dös was sein Uedl ist, und iem zo seinn Recht verholffen. 3k Die Täg in n Maanet Ädär, dyr vierzönte und dyr fuchzönte, sollnd für bständig und in alle Kunner unter n Herrgot seine Augn in seinn Volk Is ryheel mit ayner Morddsgaudi und Hötz mitaynand begangen werdn." 3l Eyn n viertn Jaar von n Pottlmäusn und dyr Kleupätter ienerner Reichnung überbrangend dyr Dositäus, naach aigner Aussag Priester und Brender, und sein Sun Pottlmäus dönn Loesserbericht daader. Sö gsagnd aus, er sei ee haft, und dyr Lüsimäx Pottlmäusnsun aus Ruslham habeb n übersötzt.
What Does This Mean?
This verse tells us that Mordecai was very close to King Ahasuerus, highly respected among the Jews, and loved by his fellow Jews. He worked for the good of his people and promoted peace among his family and descendants.
Explained for Children
Think of Mordecai as a really good friend to the king, like how you might be best friends with someone. He was also super nice to his own family and everyone else, and he always tried to make things better for his people, just like how you try to make things better for your family.
Historical Background
The Book of Esther was likely written around the 5th century BC. It was written to provide historical context for the Jewish festival of Purim. The story takes place in the Persian Empire under King Ahasuerus, and it highlights the importance of Mordecai and Esther in saving the Jewish people.
Living It Out Today
Imagine you are part of a community facing challenges. Like Mordecai, you can work towards the betterment of your community by advocating for its needs and promoting peace among its members. This can mean standing up for justice or simply being a supportive presence.
Mordecai was a Jewish leader and the cousin of Queen Esther. He played a crucial role in saving the Jewish people from Haman's plot to destroy them.
Why was Mordecai accepted by the multitude of his brethren?
Mordecai was accepted because he worked for the good of his people and was a respected figure among the Jews, promoting peace and well-being.
What does it mean to 'seek the wealth of his people'?
Seeking the wealth of his people means working towards the prosperity and well-being of his community, both materially and spiritually.
How can we apply Esther 10:3 to our community?
We can apply this verse by advocating for the good of our community, promoting peace, and supporting the well-being of our family and friends, much like Mordecai did.