For Mordecai the Jew [was] next unto king Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews, and (a) accepted of the multitude of his brethren, seeking the wealth of his people, and speaking peace to all his seed.
(a) These three points are here set forth as commendable and necessary for him that is in authority to have the favour of the people, to procure their wealth, and to be gentle and loving to them.