The position of Mordecai the Jew was second only to the position of King Xerxes. Mordecai was the most important Jew. All the other Jews had the highest respect for him. That’s because he worked for the good of his people. And he spoke up for the benefit of all the Jews.

犹大人末底改作亚哈随鲁王的宰相，在犹大人中为大，得他众弟兄的喜悦，为本族的人求好处，向他们说和平的话。

犹太人末底改作亚哈随鲁王的宰相，在犹太人中为大，得许多弟兄的喜悦，为本族的人争取福利，为他所有的后代谋求幸福。

犹太人末底改作亚哈随鲁王的宰相，在犹太人中为大，得许多弟兄的喜悦，为本族的人争取福利，为他所有的后代谋求幸福。

犹太人末底改的地位仅次于亚哈随鲁王，他在犹太人中受尊崇，得到同胞的爱戴，因为他致力于本族人的益处，为他们谋求福祉。

犹大人末底改的地位仅次于亚哈随鲁王，在犹大人中被尊为大，得民众同胞的爱戴；他为自己的族人求福祉，向他们说平安的话。

犹太人末迪凯的地位仅次于亚哈随鲁王，在犹太人中显为尊贵，得到他众多同胞的喜悦；他一直为自己的民族寻求福份，为自己的族裔呼求平安。

猶大人末底改作亞哈隨魯王的宰相，在猶大人中為大，得他眾弟兄的喜悅，為本族的人求好處，向他們說和平的話。

猶太人末底改作亞哈隨魯王的宰相，在猶太人中為大，得許多弟兄的喜悅，為本族的人爭取福利，為他所有的後代謀求幸福。

猶太人末底改作亞哈隨魯王的宰相，在猶太人中為大，得許多弟兄的喜悅，為本族的人爭取福利，為他所有的後代謀求幸福。

猶太人末底改的地位僅次於亞哈隨魯王，他在猶太人中受尊崇，得到同胞的愛戴，因為他致力於本族人的益處，為他們謀求福祉。

猶大人末底改的地位僅次於亞哈隨魯王，在猶大人中被尊為大，得民眾同胞的愛戴；他為自己的族人求福祉，向他們說平安的話。

猶大人末底改做亞哈隨魯王的宰相；他被猶大人推為尊大，得到眾族弟兄的喜悅；他為本族之民求福利，向本種族的眾人講論平安興隆的事。

猶太人末迪凱的地位僅次於亞哈隨魯王，在猶太人中顯為尊貴，得到他眾多同胞的喜悅；他一直為自己的民族尋求福份，為自己的族裔呼求平安。

猶大人末底改、位居亞哈隨魯王之次、在猶大人中為尊、見悅於諸同宗、以和平之言、安撫其族、惟求其民之益焉、

猶大人木底改相亞哈隨魯王、以安撫民人、慰籍同宗為務、故於猶大族中為尊、見悅於宗人。

猶大人末底改在亞哈隨魯王前為相、在猶大人中為尊、見悅於同族、為其民求利益、又慰藉其宗族焉、又慰藉其宗族焉或作又向宗族言平康

Mordecai the Jew was second in rank to King Xerxes, preeminent among the Jews, and held in high esteem by his many fellow Jews, because he worked for the good of his people and spoke up for the welfare of all the Jews.

For Mordecai the Jew was second in rank to King Ahasuerus, and he was great among the Jews and popular with the multitude of his brothers, for he sought the welfare of his people and spoke peace to all his people.

Mordecai the Jew became the prime minister, with authority next to that of King Xerxes himself. He was very great among the Jews, who held him in high esteem, because he continued to work for the good of his people and to speak up for the welfare of all their descendants.

Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus. He was famous among the Jews and highly esteemed by many of his relatives. He continued to pursue prosperity for his people and to speak for the well-being of all his descendants.

For Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews and in favor with his many kinsmen, one who sought the good of his people and one who spoke for the welfare of his entire nation.

For Mordecai the Jew was second to King Ahasuerus, and was great among the Jews and well received by the multitude of his brethren, seeking the good of his people and speaking peace to all his countrymen.

For Mordecai the Jew was next unto king Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews, and accepted of the multitude of his brethren, seeking the good of his people, and speaking peace to all his seed.

Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus, famous among the Jews, and highly popular with many of his relatives. He continued to seek good for his people and to speak for the welfare of all his descendants.

For Mordecai the Jew[ was] next unto king Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews, and accepted of the multitude of his brethren, seeking the wealth of his people, and speaking peace to all his seed.

Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus. He was the highest-ranking Jew, and he was admired by his numerous relatives. He worked enthusiastically for the good of his people and was an advocate for the welfare of all his descendants.

For Mordecai the Jew was next to King Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews, and accepted by the multitude of his brothers, seeking the good of his people, and speaking peace to all his descendants.

Sanballat and Tobiah heard about what was happening. Sanballat was a Horonite. Tobiah was an official from Ammon. They were very upset that someone had come to help the Israelites.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Say,“ May those who love you be secure.May there be peace inside your walls. May your people be kept safe.”I’m concerned for my family and friends. So I say to Jerusalem,“ May you enjoy peace.”I’m concerned about the house of the Lord our God. So I pray that things will go well with Jerusalem.

Then Belshazzar commanded his servants to dress Daniel in purple clothes. So they did. They put a gold chain around his neck. And he was made the third highest ruler in the kingdom.

Zikri was a fighting man from Ephraim. He killed Maaseiah, Azrikam and Elkanah. Maaseiah was the king’s son. Azrikam was the officer who was in charge of the palace. And Elkanah was next in command after the king.

He also had him ride in a chariot. Joseph was now next in command after Pharaoh. People went in front of Joseph and shouted,“ Get down on your knees!” By doing all these things, Pharaoh put Joseph in charge of the whole land of Egypt.Then Pharaoh said to Joseph,“ I am Pharaoh. But unless you give an order, no one will do anything in the whole land of Egypt.”

Those who serve Christ in this way are pleasing to God. They are pleasing to people too.

You will be in charge of my palace. All my people must obey your orders. I will be greater than you only because I’m the one who sits on the throne.”

Brothers and sisters, with all my heart I long for the people of Israel to be saved. I pray to God for them.

My heart is full of sorrow. My sadness never ends.I am so concerned about my people, who are members of my own race. I am ready to be cursed, if that would help them. I am even willing to be separated from Christ.

“ Don’t be afraid,” he said.“ My father Saul won’t harm you. You will be king over Israel. And I will be next in command. Even my father Saul knows this.”

I have heard that you are able to explain things and solve hard problems. I hope you can read this writing and tell me what it means. If you can, you will be dressed in purple clothes. A gold chain will be put around your neck. And you will be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom.”

All the royal officials at the palace gate got down on their knees. They gave honor to Haman. That’s because the king had commanded them to do it. But Mordecai refused to get down on his knees. He wouldn’t give Haman any honor at all.