Joßcan nak saß li oxlaju xbe li xbên po re li chihab aßan, queßbokeß laj tzßîb li nequeßcßanjelac chiru li rey. Ut queßxtzßîba li chakßrab joß quixye laj Amán reheb. Li chakßrab aßan quitaklâc riqßuineb chixjunileb li nequeßtaklan saß li junjûnk chi tenamit li cuanqueb rubel xtakl li rey. Ut quitaklâc riqßuineb laj cßamol be. Queßtzßîbac saß râtinobâleb ut joß nequeßtzßîbac saß li junjûnk chi tenamit. Eb li hu aßan queßtzßîbâc saß xcßabaß li rey Asuero ut quiqßueheß retalil lix matkßab li rey chiruheb.
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.