From these the coastlands of the nations spread out in their lands, each one according to his language, according to their families, into their nations.
Esther 10:1 - Tree of Life Version Now King Ahasuerus imposed a tribute upon the entire land, even to the coastlands of the sea. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And the king Ahasuerus laid a tribute upon the land, and upon the isles of the sea. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition KING AHASUERUS laid a tribute (tax) on the land and on the coastlands of the sea. American Standard Version (1901) And the king Ahasuerus laid a tribute upon the land, and upon the isles of the sea. Common English Bible King Ahasuerus taxed the entire kingdom, including the islands of the Mediterranean. Catholic Public Domain Version The king passed that night without sleep, and so he ordered the histories and chronicles of former times to be brought to him. And when they were reading them before him, English Standard Version 2016 King Ahasuerus imposed tax on the land and on the coastlands of the sea. |
From these the coastlands of the nations spread out in their lands, each one according to his language, according to their families, into their nations.
This is what happened in the days of Ahasuerus, the Ahasuerus who reigned over 127 provinces from India to Ethiopia.
So the king’s scribes were called at that time—on the 23rd day of the third month, the month of Sivan. It was written according to all that Mordecai commanded to all the Jews, as well as to the officials, governors and advisors of all the 127 provinces that stretch from India to Ethiopia. To each province it was written in its own script and in its own language, and also to the Jews in their own writing and language.
May kings of Tarshish and the islands bring tribute, kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts.
It will also come about in that day that my Lord will again redeem— a second time with His hand— the remnant of His people who remain from Assyria, from Egypt, from Pathros, from Cush, Elam, Shinar, Hamath, and from the islands of the sea.
‘Therefore glorify Adonai in the east, the Name of Adonai, the God of Israel, in the isles of the sea.
Then he will turn his attention to the coastlands and capture many. But a commander will put an end to his insolence and pay him back for his insolence.
Now it happened in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus to register all the world’s inhabitants.