[[Esth-10]] Prev: [[Prophecies in Esth-09]] | Next: [[Prophecies in Job-01]] --- ### King Ahasuerus laid a tribute on the land, and on the islands of the sea. Aren't all the acts of his power and of his might... written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Media and Persia? *Type*: fulfillment *Summary*: The depiction of King Ahasuerus's immense wealth and power through the imposition of tribute across the land and sea is a fulfillment of the prophecy concerning the fourth king of Persia. *Historical context*: Theologians and historians often identify Ahasuerus as Xerxes I. In [[Dan-11#v2|Daniel 11:2]], it was prophesied that the fourth king of Persia would be 'far richer than they all' and would use his strength and riches to stir up his empire. Secular history confirms Xerxes' massive wealth and the extensive tributes he exacted to fund his military campaigns, particularly against Greece. *Related to*: [[Dan-11#v2|Daniel 11:2]] ### For Mordecai the Jew was next to King Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews... seeking the good of his people, and speaking peace to all his descendants. *Type*: fulfillment *Summary*: The exaltation of Mordecai, a Benjamite, to a position of supreme authority where he 'divides' peace and prosperity among his people, serves as the final historical fulfillment of Jacob's deathbed blessing on the tribe of Benjamin. *Historical context*: [[Gen-49#v27|Genesis 49:27]] prophesied that Benjamin would be like a wolf that 'in the morning devours the prey' and 'in the evening divides the spoil.' Jewish commentators such as Rashi and Ibn Ezra, as well as Christian scholars, interpret the 'evening' as the period of the exile. Mordecai and Esther (both of the tribe of Benjamin) successfully defeated their enemy Haman (an Agagite) and distributed the 'spoil' (Haman’s estate and political power) to their people. *Related to*: [[Gen-49#v27|Genesis 49:27]] ### 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. *Type*: fulfillment *Summary*: Mordecai's rise to power and his subsequent role as a protector who ensured the welfare and peace of the Jews fulfills the divine promise of the perpetual preservation and safety of Israel, even during foreign exile. *Historical context*: The survival of the Jewish people and the elevation of a Jewish leader in the heart of the Persian Empire is cited by scholars as a fulfillment of God's covenant promises in [[Jer-31#v35|Jeremiah 31:35]]-37 and [[Deut-04#v31|Deuteronomy 4:31]], which state that God would not destroy or forget His people while they were in the lands of their enemies. *Related to*: [[Jer-31#v35|Jeremiah 31:35]]-37 --- #ai_prophecy