And all the officials of the provinces, and the satraps and the governors and those who did the king's business, helped the Jews, because the fear of Mordecai had fallen upon them, demonstrating that the Persian administrative officials, motivated by fear of Mordecai's power and position, actively assist the Jews in their defense and counterattack. This support from the administrative officials ensures that the Jews have access to the institutional machinery of the Persian state in carrying out their defense. The verse shows how the elevation of a righteous person to a position of power can transform the political and administrative landscape, as those in power move to align themselves with the newly elevated figure.

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