Mburuvicha guasu rire ndaipóri ambue mba'e guasuvéva upe judío Mardoquéogui. Herakuã porã ha ojehayhu vaekue hetãgua apytépe, ha'e ohecha kuaágui chupe kuéra ha oñeha'ãgui hese kuéra. Mardoqueo he'i: “Tupã upe ojapóva opa ko'ã mba'e. Ko'ága che mandu'a ko'ã mba'ére hague upe che képe ahecha vaekue,*xm* ha ahecha hagueichaite ou ojehu. Ahecha vaekue: peteĩ yvumígui oikoha ysyry guasu, ha upéi ahecha peteĩ mba'e ohesapéva, upéi katu kuarahy y ipahávo heta y. Upe ysyry niko Ester hína. Hese omenda mburuvicha guasu ha omoingo chupe mburuvicha guasu kuñáva ramo. Umi mokõi teju jagua katu Amán ha che hína. Umi tetã katu umi oñembyaty vaekue ohundi haguã judío kuérape. Che retã hína umi Israelgua kuéra, osapukái vaekue Tupãme ha ha'e oipytyvõ chupe kuéra. Añetehápe, Ñandejára niko oipe'a hetãguápe ojejopy vaihágui. Heta mba'e hechapyrãva ha'e ojapo, ojehecha'ỹháicha ambue tetã rupi araka'eve. Tupã niko omboyke hetãme guarã peteĩ mba'e, ha tetã nguérape guarã ambue mba'e. Upéi oguãhe upe ára Tupã ombojovaketaha opavavépe, ha ojeity haguã po'ã ko'ã mokõi mba'ére. Upérõ, Tupã imandu'a Israel rehe, hetãva hína ha ome'ẽ chupe heko peguávante. Upévare, Israelgua kuéra ombyarate vaerã ára 14 ha 15 mes hérava Adar pegua, ha oñembyatypa vaerã hikuái ovy'a haguã oñondivepa Tupã renondépe.*xn* Ha upéicha ojejapo vaerã opa ára, Israel Tupã retãme. Áño irundyhápe Tolomeo ha Cleopatra ojupi haguépe mburuvicha guasu ramo, pa'i Dositeo, Leví ñemoñare rehegua ha ita'ýra Tolomeo ogueru ko kuatia oñe'ñe'ẽhápe Purim arete rehe. Ha'e kuéra he'i kóva ndaha'eiha peteĩ kuatia gua'u reínteva, ha Lisímaco, oikóva Jerusalénpe, ombohasa hague griego ñe'ẽme.
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.