Mordekhai's greatness

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1. The Greatness of the King, and the Greatness of Mordekhai

   Chapter 10

   Prof. Jonathan Grossman

   Ending the book with Ahashverosh's greatness puts the story in perspective. This is the story of Ahashverosh and his kingdom - not a Jewish story. Mordekhai's greatness is entirely dependent on the king's whims. This viewpoint is reinforced by the many allusions to the story of Joseph throughout the Book of Esther: Joseph rose to the highest power imaginable, but after his death the Jews were enslaved in Egypt.