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All the princes of the provinces, and the satraps, and the governors, and those who did the king`s business, helped the Jews; because the fear of Mordecai was fallen on them.
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Providence Through Politics
Commentators explain that the officials' help was driven by 'the fear of Mordecai.' This was not necessarily a moral conversion but a pragmatic political move to stay in favor with the new prime minister. It demonstrates how God works through secular political structures and even human self-interest to protect His people.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
All the rulers ... helped the Jews—that is, the Persians, who formed the standing army which kept the Empire in subjection, and were at the …
19th Century
Anglican
Helped. — Literally, lifted up. The same Hebrew verb is rendered furthered (Ezra 8:36).
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And all the rulers of the provinces, and the lieutenants, and the deputies, and officers of the king, bl…
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