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Esther 10:1

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And the king Ahasuerus laid a tribute upon the land, and upon the isles of the sea.
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✦ SIMPLIFICADO

King Ahasuerus imposed taxes on all the land and on the islands of the sea.

⚡ EN RESUMEN

This verse shows that King Ahasuerus had expanded his kingdom's power and wealth by requiring tribute payments from both mainland territories and distant islands.

📚 Historical Context

This verse describes the Persian Empire under Xerxes I (Ahasuerus) at its height of power and expansion. The tribute system was how ancient empires maintained control and funded their vast territories, requiring conquered peoples to pay regular taxes or goods. The mention of 'isles of the sea' likely refers to Greek islands and coastal regions that came under Persian control.

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