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Esther 4:12
When Esther's reply was conveyed to Mordecai,
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Christian Standard Bible®
Esther’s response was reported to Mordecai.
Esther’s response was reported to Mordecai.
Hebrew Names Version
They told to Mordekhai Ester's words.
They told to Mordekhai Ester's words.
King James Version
And they told to Mordecai Esther's words.
And they told to Mordecai Esther's words.
English Standard Version
And they told Mordecai what Esther had said.
And they told Mordecai what Esther had said.
New Century Version
Esther's message was given to Mordecai.
Esther's message was given to Mordecai.
Amplified Bible
So they told Mordecai what Esther had said.
So they told Mordecai what Esther had said.
New American Standard Bible
And they reported Esther's words to Mordecai.
And they reported Esther's words to Mordecai.
World English Bible
They told to Mordecai Esther's words.
They told to Mordecai Esther's words.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And they certified Mordecai of Esters wordes.
And they certified Mordecai of Esters wordes.
Legacy Standard Bible
So they told Esther's words to Mordecai.
So they told Esther's words to Mordecai.
Berean Standard Bible
When Esther's words were relayed to Mordecai,
When Esther's words were relayed to Mordecai,
Contemporary English Version
When Mordecai was told what Esther had said,
When Mordecai was told what Esther had said,
Complete Jewish Bible
Upon being told what Ester had said, Mordekhai
Upon being told what Ester had said, Mordekhai
Darby Translation
And they told Mordecai Esther's words.
And they told Mordecai Esther's words.
Easy-to-Read Version
Then Esther's message was given to Mordecai. When he got her message, Mordecai sent his answer back: "Esther, don't think that just because you live in the king's palace you will be the only Jew to escape.
Then Esther's message was given to Mordecai. When he got her message, Mordecai sent his answer back: "Esther, don't think that just because you live in the king's palace you will be the only Jew to escape.
George Lamsa Translation
And he told Mordecai Esthers words.
And he told Mordecai Esthers words.
Good News Translation
When Mordecai received Esther's message,
When Mordecai received Esther's message,
Lexham English Bible
And they told Mordecai the words of Esther.
And they told Mordecai the words of Esther.
Literal Translation
And they told Mordecai Esther's words.
And they told Mordecai Esther's words.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And wha Mardocheus was certified of Hesters wordes,
And wha Mardocheus was certified of Hesters wordes,
American Standard Version
And they told to Mordecai Esther's words.
And they told to Mordecai Esther's words.
Bible in Basic English
And they said these words to Mordecai.
And they said these words to Mordecai.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And they certified Mardocheus of Esthers wordes.
And they certified Mardocheus of Esthers wordes.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And they told to Mordecai Esther's words.
And they told to Mordecai Esther's words.
King James Version (1611)
And they tolde to Mordecai Esthers words.
And they tolde to Mordecai Esthers words.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And Achrathaeus reported to Mardochaeus all the words of Esther.
And Achrathaeus reported to Mardochaeus all the words of Esther.
English Revised Version
And they told to Mordecai Esther's words.
And they told to Mordecai Esther's words.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And whanne Mardochee hadde herd `this thing, he sente efte to Hester,
And whanne Mardochee hadde herd `this thing, he sente efte to Hester,
Update Bible Version
And they told to Mordecai Esther's words.
And they told to Mordecai Esther's words.
Webster's Bible Translation
And they told to Mordecai Esther's words.
And they told to Mordecai Esther's words.
New King James Version
So they told Mordecai Esther's words.
So they told Mordecai Esther's words.
New Living Translation
So Hathach gave Esther's message to Mordecai.
So Hathach gave Esther's message to Mordecai.
New Life Bible
Then Mordecai was told what Esther had said.
Then Mordecai was told what Esther had said.
New Revised Standard
When they told Mordecai what Esther had said,
When they told Mordecai what Esther had said,
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And they told Mordecai, the words of Esther.
And they told Mordecai, the words of Esther.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when Mardochai had heard this,
And when Mardochai had heard this,
Revised Standard Version
And they told Mor'decai what Esther had said.
And they told Mor'decai what Esther had said.
Young's Literal Translation
And they declare to Mordecai the words of Esther,
And they declare to Mordecai the words of Esther,
THE MESSAGE
When Hathach told Mordecai what Esther had said, Mordecai sent her this message: "Don't think that just because you live in the king's house you're the one Jew who will get out of this alive. If you persist in staying silent at a time like this, help and deliverance will arrive for the Jews from someplace else; but you and your family will be wiped out. Who knows? Maybe you were made queen for just such a time as this."
When Hathach told Mordecai what Esther had said, Mordecai sent her this message: "Don't think that just because you live in the king's house you're the one Jew who will get out of this alive. If you persist in staying silent at a time like this, help and deliverance will arrive for the Jews from someplace else; but you and your family will be wiped out. Who knows? Maybe you were made queen for just such a time as this."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
They related Esther's words to Mordecai.
They related Esther's words to Mordecai.
Contextual Overview
5 So Esther called for Hathach, one of the king's eunuchs who had been placed at her service, and instructed him to find out the cause and reason for Mordecai's behavior. 6 So Hathach went to Mordecai at the plaza of the city in front of the king's gate. 7 Then Mordecai related to him everything that had happened to him, even the specific amount of money that Haman had offered to pay to the king's treasuries for the Jews to be destroyed. 8 He also gave him a written copy of the law that had been disseminated in Susa for their destruction so that he could show it to Esther and talk to her about it. He also gave instructions that she should go to the king to implore him and petition him on behalf of her people. 9 So Hathach returned and related Mordecai's instructions to Esther. 10 Then Esther replied to Hathach with instructions for Mordecai: 11 "All the servants of the king and the people of the king's provinces know that there is only one law applicable to any man or woman who comes uninvited to the king in the inner court—that person will be put to death, unless the king extends to him the gold scepter, permitting him to be spared. Now I have not been invited to come to the king for some thirty days!" 12 When Esther's reply was conveyed to Mordecai, 13 he said to take back this answer to Esther: "Don't imagine that because you are part of the king's household you will be the one Jew who will escape. 14 If you keep quiet at this time, liberation and protection for the Jews will appear from another source, while you and your father's household perish. It may very well be that you have achieved royal status for such a time as this!"
Bible Verse Review
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Cross-References
Genesis 4:3
At the designated time Cain brought some of the fruit of the ground for an offering to the Lord .
At the designated time Cain brought some of the fruit of the ground for an offering to the Lord .
Genesis 4:4
But Abel brought some of the firstborn of his flock—even the fattest of them. And the Lord was pleased with Abel and his offering,
But Abel brought some of the firstborn of his flock—even the fattest of them. And the Lord was pleased with Abel and his offering,
Genesis 4:14
Look! You are driving me off the land today, and I must hide from your presence. I will be a homeless wanderer on the earth; whoever finds me will kill me."
Look! You are driving me off the land today, and I must hide from your presence. I will be a homeless wanderer on the earth; whoever finds me will kill me."
Genesis 4:17
Cain had marital relations with his wife, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Enoch. Cain was building a city, and he named the city after his son Enoch.
Cain had marital relations with his wife, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Enoch. Cain was building a city, and he named the city after his son Enoch.
Genesis 4:18
To Enoch was born Irad, and Irad was the father of Mehujael. Mehujael was the father of Methushael, and Methushael was the father of Lamech.
To Enoch was born Irad, and Irad was the father of Mehujael. Mehujael was the father of Methushael, and Methushael was the father of Lamech.
Genesis 4:23
Lamech said to his wives, "Adah and Zillah! Listen to me! You wives of Lamech, hear my words! I have killed a man for wounding me, a young man for hurting me.
Lamech said to his wives, "Adah and Zillah! Listen to me! You wives of Lamech, hear my words! I have killed a man for wounding me, a young man for hurting me.
Genesis 4:24
If Cain is to be avenged seven times as much, then Lamech seventy-seven times!"
If Cain is to be avenged seven times as much, then Lamech seventy-seven times!"
Leviticus 26:20
Your strength will be used up in vain, your land will not give its yield, and the trees of the land will not produce their fruit.
Your strength will be used up in vain, your land will not give its yield, and the trees of the land will not produce their fruit.
Leviticus 26:36
"‘As for the ones who remain among you, I will bring despair into their hearts in the lands of their enemies. The sound of a blowing leaf will pursue them, and they will flee as one who flees the sword and fall down even though there is no pursuer.
"‘As for the ones who remain among you, I will bring despair into their hearts in the lands of their enemies. The sound of a blowing leaf will pursue them, and they will flee as one who flees the sword and fall down even though there is no pursuer.
Psalms 109:10
May his children roam around begging, asking for handouts as they leave their ruined home!
May his children roam around begging, asking for handouts as they leave their ruined home!
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And they told to Mordecai Esther's, words. The messengers she sent to him.
