Esther 10:2

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All the acts of his power and of his might, and the full account of the greatness of Mordecai, whereunto the king advanced him, aren't they written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Media and Persia?

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The Babylonian and Persian EmpiresThe Babylonian and Persian empires that carried Judah into exile and later allowed the return.

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Media and Persia were neighboring ancient kingdoms east of Mesopotamia, united under the Persian Empire that ruled from its capital centers in modern Iran. Esther 10:2 cites the chronicles of the kings of Media and Persia as the official imperial record confirming Mordecai’s greatness and authority.

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Esther 10:2 mentions Media and Persia.

Photo of Media — Media · Philippe Chavin

Photo of Persia — Persia · Hadis Faghiri