Esther 10:1

And the king Ahasuerus laid a tribute upon the land, and upon the isles of the sea.

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Other Translations for Esther 10:1

BSB

Now King Xerxes imposed tribute throughout the land, even to its farthest shores.

AKJV

And the king Ahasuerus laid a tribute on the land, and on the isles of the sea.

CPDV

Truly, king Artaxerxes made all the land, and all the islands of the sea, tributaries.

ERV

And the king Ahasuerus laid a tribute upon the land, and upon the isles of the sea.

NHEB

King Achshayarsh laid a tribute on the land, and on the islands of the sea.

SMT

And the king Ahasuerus will set up a tribute upon the land, and the isles of the sea.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Esther 10:1

AndthekingH4428Noun Masculine AhasuerusH325Proper Name Masculine laidH7760VerbatributeH4522Noun MasculineuponthelandH776Noun FeminineandupontheislesH339Noun MasculineoftheseaH3220Noun Masculine

Commentary for Esther 10:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Esther 10:1

Summary

King imposes taxation throughout entire realm

Place

Persian Empire

Event

Tax imposed on lands and islands

Estimated Time Period

c. 475 BC