‭‭And the book of Esther comes to a close. Tomorrow, we’ll start on Job.

Esther‬ ‭10:1‭-‬3‬ ‭MSG‬‬
[1-2] King Xerxes imposed taxes from one end of his empire to the other. For the rest of it, King Xerxes’ extensive accomplishments, along with a detailed account of the brilliance of Mordecai, whom the king had promoted, that’s all written in The Chronicles of the Kings of Media and Persia. [3] Mordecai the Jew ranked second in command to King Xerxes. He was popular among the Jews and greatly respected by them. He worked hard for the good of his people; he cared for the peace and prosperity of his race.

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