Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Mordecai was prominent in the palace; his reputation spread throughout the provinces, and he became more and more powerful. New Living Translation For Mordecai had been promoted in the king’s palace, and his fame spread throughout all the provinces as he became more and more powerful. English Standard Version For Mordecai was great in the king’s house, and his fame spread throughout all the provinces, for the man Mordecai grew more and more powerful. Berean Standard Bible For Mordecai exercised great power in the palace, and his fame spread throughout the provinces as he became more and more powerful. King James Bible For Mordecai was great in the king's house, and his fame went out throughout all the provinces: for this man Mordecai waxed greater and greater. New King James Version For Mordecai was great in the king’s palace, and his fame spread throughout all the provinces; for this man Mordecai became increasingly prominent. New American Standard Bible For Mordecai was great in the king’s house, and the news about him spread throughout the provinces; for the man Mordecai became greater and greater. NASB 1995 Indeed, Mordecai was great in the king’s house, and his fame spread throughout all the provinces; for the man Mordecai became greater and greater. NASB 1977 Indeed, Mordecai was great in the king’s house, and his fame spread throughout all the provinces; for the man Mordecai became greater and greater. Legacy Standard Bible Indeed, Mordecai was great in the king’s house, and the report about him went throughout all the provinces; for the man Mordecai became greater and greater. Amplified Bible For Mordecai was great and respected in the king’s palace, and his fame spread throughout all the provinces; for the man Mordecai became greater and greater. Christian Standard Bible For Mordecai exercised great power in the palace, and his fame spread throughout the provinces as he became more and more powerful. Holman Christian Standard Bible For Mordecai exercised great power in the palace, and his fame spread throughout the provinces as he became more and more powerful. American Standard Version For Mordecai was great in the king's house, and his fame went forth throughout all the provinces; for the man Mordecai waxed greater and greater. Contemporary English Version Everyone in the provinces knew that the king had promoted him and had given him a lot of power. English Revised Version For Mordecai was great in the king's house, and his fame went forth throughout all the provinces: for the man Mordecai waxed greater and greater. GOD'S WORD® Translation Mordecai was an important man in the king's palace. Moreover, his reputation was spreading to all the provinces, since Mordecai was becoming more and more powerful. Good News Translation It was well-known throughout the empire that Mordecai was now a powerful man in the palace and was growing more powerful. International Standard Version Indeed, Mordecai was a powerful official in the palace and his fame spread throughout the provinces. Indeed, the man Mordecai grew more and more powerful. Majority Standard Bible For Mordecai exercised great power in the palace, and his fame spread throughout the provinces as he became more and more powerful. NET Bible Mordecai was of high rank in the king's palace, and word about him was spreading throughout all the provinces. His influence continued to become greater and greater. New Heart English Bible For Mordecai was great in the king's house, and his fame went out throughout all the provinces; for the man Mordecai grew greater and greater. Webster's Bible Translation For Mordecai was great in the king's house, and his fame went out throughout all the provinces: for this man Mordecai became greater and greater. World English Bible For Mordecai was great in the king’s house, and his fame went out throughout all the provinces, for the man Mordecai grew greater and greater. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor great [is] Mordecai in the house of the king, and his fame is going into all the provinces, for the man Mordecai is going on and becoming great. Young's Literal Translation for great is Mordecai in the house of the king, and his fame is going into all the provinces, for the man Mordecai is going on and becoming great. Smith's Literal Translation For great was Mordecai in the house of the king, and his fame went into all the provinces: for the man Mordecai went and was magnified. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor they knew him to be prince of the palace, and to have great power: and the fame of his name increased daily, and was spread abroad through all men's mouths. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible for Mordecai was powerful in the royal palace, and the report was spreading through all the provinces that he was continually growing in power. New Revised Standard Version For Mordecai was powerful in the king’s house, and his fame spread throughout all the provinces as the man Mordecai grew more and more powerful. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor Mordecai was great in the king's house, and his fame spread throughout all the provinces; for the man Mordecai grew greater and greater. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated For Murdacai was great in the presence of the King, and his name was going into all kingdoms, because the man Murdacai was advancing and becoming great. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For Mordecai was great in the king's house, and his fame went forth throughout all the provinces; for the man Mordecai waxed greater and greater. Brenton Septuagint Translation For the order of the king was in force, that he should be celebrated in all the kingdom. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Jews Destroy Their Enemies…3And all the officials of the provinces, the satraps, the governors, and the king’s administrators helped the Jews, because the fear of Mordecai had fallen upon them. 4For Mordecai exercised great power in the palace, and his fame spread throughout the provinces as he became more and more powerful. 5The Jews put all their enemies to the sword, killing and destroying them, and they did as they pleased to those who hated them.… Cross References Daniel 6:3 Soon, by his extraordinary spirit, Daniel distinguished himself among the administrators and satraps. So the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. Genesis 41:40-43 You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.” / Pharaoh also told Joseph, “I hereby place you over all the land of Egypt.” / Then Pharaoh removed the signet ring from his finger, put it on Joseph’s finger, clothed him in garments of fine linen, and placed a gold chain around his neck. ... Nehemiah 2:9 Then I went to the governors west of the Euphrates and gave them the king’s letters. The king had also sent army officers and cavalry with me. 1 Samuel 18:30 Every time the Philistine commanders came out for battle, David was more successful than all of Saul’s officers, so that his name was highly esteemed. 1 Samuel 2:26 And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the LORD and with man. 2 Chronicles 17:12 Jehoshaphat grew stronger and stronger, and he built fortresses and store cities in Judah 1 Kings 4:31 He was wiser than all men—wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and wiser than Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread throughout the surrounding nations. Proverbs 3:4 Then you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and man. 1 Chronicles 29:25 The LORD highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him royal majesty such as had not been bestowed on any king in Israel before him. 2 Samuel 3:1 Now the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was protracted. And David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker. Luke 2:52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. Acts 7:10 and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household. Acts 9:22 But Saul was empowered all the more, and he confounded the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ. Acts 11:24 Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord. 1 Timothy 3:7 Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil. Treasury of Scripture For Mordecai was great in the king's house, and his fame went out throughout all the provinces: for this man Mordecai waxed greater and greater. was great. Psalm 18:43 Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people; and thou hast made me the head of the heathen: a people whom I have not known shall serve me. his fame. Joshua 6:27 So the LORD was with Joshua; and his fame was noised throughout all the country. 1 Samuel 2:30 Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed. 1 Chronicles 14:17 And the fame of David went out into all lands; and the LORD brought the fear of him upon all nations. waxed. 2 Samuel 3:1 Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker. 1 Chronicles 11:9 So David waxed greater and greater: for the LORD of hosts was with him. Psalm 1:3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. Jump to Previous Continually Fame Forth Great Greater Grew House Indeed King's Mordecai Mor'decai Palace Powerful Prominent Provinces Reputation Spread Throughout Waxed WordJump to Next Continually Fame Forth Great Greater Grew House Indeed King's Mordecai Mor'decai Palace Powerful Prominent Provinces Reputation Spread Throughout Waxed WordEsther 9 1. The Jews slay their enemies, with the ten sons of Haman.12. Xerxes, at the request of Esther, 14. grants another day of slaughter, and Haman's sons to be hanged. 20. The two days of Purim are instituted. For Mordecai exercised great power in the palace Mordecai's rise to power is a significant development in the narrative of Esther. Initially introduced as a minor character, Mordecai's influence grows after he uncovers a plot against King Xerxes and is later honored for his loyalty. His position in the palace signifies a shift in the political landscape, where a Jewish man holds significant authority in a foreign empire. This mirrors Joseph's rise to power in Egypt (Genesis 41:41-43) and Daniel's influence in Babylon (Daniel 6:3). Mordecai's authority can be seen as a fulfillment of God's providence, ensuring the protection and survival of the Jewish people during a time of potential annihilation. and his fame spread throughout the provinces as he became more and more powerful Persons / Places / Events 1. MordecaiA Jew living in Susa, the capital of the Persian Empire, who rose to prominence in the king's palace. He is the cousin and adoptive father of Esther, the queen. 2. King's Palace The royal residence in Susa where Mordecai served and gained favor, ultimately leading to his rise in power. 3. Provinces Refers to the 127 provinces of the Persian Empire, over which King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I) reigned. Mordecai's influence extended throughout these regions. 4. Susa The capital city of the Persian Empire, where the events of the Book of Esther primarily take place. 5. The Rise of Mordecai This event marks the turning point where Mordecai's influence and authority grow significantly, impacting the Jewish people positively. Teaching Points Divine ProvidenceMordecai's rise to power illustrates God's sovereign hand in orchestrating events for the protection and benefit of His people. Faithfulness in Service Mordecai's consistent integrity and loyalty in his service to the king serve as a model for believers to be faithful in their vocations. Influence and Responsibility With increased influence comes greater responsibility. Mordecai used his position to advocate for the welfare of the Jewish people, reminding us to use our influence for God's purposes. God's Timing Mordecai's account encourages patience and trust in God's timing, as his rise to prominence came after a period of trial and uncertainty.Verse 4. - Mordecai was great. Compare Esther 8:2, 15 and Esther 10:3. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction Mordecai מָרְדֳּכַי֙ (mā·rə·do·ḵay) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4782: Mordecai -- a companion of Zerubbabel, also a cousin of Esther exercised great גָ֤דוֹל (ḡā·ḏō·wl) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent power in the palace, בְּבֵ֣ית (bə·ḇêṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house and his fame וְשָׁמְע֖וֹ (wə·šā·mə·‘ōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8089: A report spread הוֹלֵ֣ךְ (hō·w·lêḵ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk throughout בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the provinces הַמְּדִינ֑וֹת (ham·mə·ḏî·nō·wṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4082: A judgeship, jurisdiction, a district, a region as כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction he מָרְדֳּכַ֖י (mā·rə·do·ḵay) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4782: Mordecai -- a companion of Zerubbabel, also a cousin of Esther became הוֹלֵ֥ךְ (hō·w·lêḵ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk more and more powerful. וְגָדֽוֹל׃ (wə·ḡā·ḏō·wl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent Links Esther 9:4 NIVEsther 9:4 NLT Esther 9:4 ESV Esther 9:4 NASB Esther 9:4 KJV Esther 9:4 BibleApps.com Esther 9:4 Biblia Paralela Esther 9:4 Chinese Bible Esther 9:4 French Bible Esther 9:4 Catholic Bible OT History: Esther 9:4 For Mordecai was great in the king's (Est Esth. 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