Lebo Žid Mardochej bol prvý po kráľovi Xerxovi a veľkým človekom medzi Židmi, milovaný všetkými bratmi, lebo pracoval pre dobro svojho ľudu a staral sa o šťastie všetkých jeho potomkov. (a) A Mardochej povedal: "Všetko toto je od Boha. (b) Spomínam si totiž na sen, ktorý som o tom mal, nič z toho nezostalo nesplnené: (c) pramienok, ktorý sa stal riekou, svetlo, slnko, množstvo vody. Ester je tá rieka, kráľ si ju vzal za manželku a urobil ju kráľovnou. (d) Dvaja draci, to som ja a Aman. (e) Národy, to sú tí, čo sa spolčili, aby vyhubili meno Židov. (f) Môj národ je Izrael, tí, čo volali k Bohu a boli zachránení. Hej, Pán zachránil svoj ľud, Pán nás zbavil všetkého zlého. Boh vykonal veľké znamenia a zázraky, aké sa nikdy nestali medzi národmi! (g) Preto Boh hodil dva lósy, jeden pre Boží ľud, druhý pre všetky národy. (h) A tieto dva lósy padli na hodinu, na čas a deň, určený podľa Božieho rozhodnutia pre všetky národy. (i) Boh si spomenul na svoj ľud a prisúdil spravodlivosť svojmu dedičstvu. (k) Nech preto v Izraeli, v Božom ľude, svätia tieto dni v mesiaci adar, štrnásteho a pätnásteho toho mesiaca, zhromaždeniami, radosťou a veselosťou pred Bohom po všetky pokolenia, naveky!" Poznámka ku gréckemu prekladu (l) Štvrtého roku kraľovania Ptolemaia a Kleopatry, Dozitej, ktorý hovoril, že je kňazom a Levitom, a jeho syn Ptolemaios priniesli tento list o Purim tvrdiac, že je hodnoverný a že ho preložil Lysimach, Ptolemaiov syn, z Jeruzalema.
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.