And King Ahasuerus put a tax on the land and on the islands of the sea.
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And all his acts of power and his great strength and the full story of the high place which the king gave Mordecai, are they not recorded in the book of the history of the kings of Media and Persia?
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For Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews and respected by the body of his countrymen; working for the good of his people, and saying words of peace to all his seed.
Esther 10:1 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Esther 10:1 say?
Esther 10:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And King Ahasuerus put a tax on the land and on the islands of the sea.”
Where is Esther 10:1 in the Bible?
Esther 10:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Esther, chapter 10, verse 1.
Who wrote Esther?
Esther is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Mordecai). It was written c. 460–400 BC.
What is the book of Esther about?
Esther tells how a Jewish orphan becomes queen of Persia and risks her life to save her people from genocide. Though God's name is never mentioned, his unseen providence is woven through every reversal — and the Jewish festival of Purim still celebrates the deliverance.
What are the major themes of Esther?
Esther explores themes including Providence, Courage, Deliverance, Identity, Reversal. These themes shape the meaning and context of Esther 10:1.
What translation should I read Esther 10:1 in?
Esther 10:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Esther 10:1?
Esther 10:1 reads (BBE): “And King Ahasuerus put a tax on the land and on the islands of the sea.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.