Foo bakwaledi ba kgosi ba bidiwa ka kgwedi ya ntlha, ka letsatsi la 13 la yone; mme ga kwalwa ka fa go tsotlhe tse Hamane o di laoletseng balaodisiwa ba kgosi ka gone, le balaodi ba ba laolang mo kgaolong nngwe le nngwe ya lefatshe, le magosana a sešaba sengwe le sengwe kgaolo nngwe le nngwe ya lefatshe ka fa go kwaleng ga yone, le sešaba sengwe le sengwe ka fa puong ya sone; lo no lwa kwalwa mo ineng la kgosi Ahasueruse, lwa kanwa ka lenyena la kgosi.
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.