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She ordered him to go to Mordecai and find out what was troubling him and why he was in mourning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/esther/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Esther called for Hathach, one of the king’s eunuchs, who had been appointed to attend her, and ordered him to go to Mordecai to learn what this was and why it was.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/esther/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Esther summoned Hathach, one of the king’s eunuchs appointed to her, and she dispatched him to Mordecai to learn what was troubling him and why.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/esther/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then called Esther for Hatach, <i>one</i> of the king's chamberlains, whom he had appointed to attend upon her, and gave him a commandment to Mordecai, to know what it <i>was</i>, and why it <i>was</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/esther/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Esther called Hathach, <i>one</i> of the king’s eunuchs whom he had appointed to attend her, and she gave him a command concerning Mordecai, to learn what and why this <i>was.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/esther/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Esther summoned Hathach from the king’s eunuchs, whom the king had appointed to attend her, and ordered him <i>to go</i> to Mordecai to learn what this <i>mourning was</i> and why it <i>was happening.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/esther/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then Esther summoned Hathach from the king&#8217s eunuchs, whom the king had appointed to attend her, and ordered him to go to Mordecai to learn what this was and why it was.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/esther/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then Esther summoned Hathach from the king’s eunuchs, whom the king had appointed to attend her, and ordered him <i>to go</i> to Mordecai to learn what this <i>was</i> and why it <i>was.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/esther/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Esther summoned Hathach from the king’s eunuchs, whom the king had appointed to attend her, and commanded him <i>to go</i> to Mordecai to know what this <i>was</i> and why it <i>was</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/esther/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Esther summoned Hathach, one of the king’s eunuchs, whom the king had appointed to attend her, and ordered him <i>to go</i> to Mordecai to find out what this issue was and why it had come about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/esther/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Esther summoned Hathach, one of the king’s eunuchs who attended her, and dispatched him to Mordecai to learn what he was doing and why.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/esther/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Esther summoned Hathach, one of the king&#8217s eunuchs assigned to her, and dispatched him to Mordecai to learn what he was doing and why.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/esther/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Then called Esther for Hathach, one of the king's chamberlains, whom he had appointed to attend upon her, and charged him to go to Mordecai, to know what this was, and why it was.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/esther/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Esther had a servant named Hathach, who had been given to her by the king. So she called him in and said, "Find out what's wrong with Mordecai and why he's acting this way." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/esther/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Then called Esther for Hathach, one of the king's chamberlains, whom he had appointed to attend upon her, and charged him to go to Mordecai, to know what this was, and why it was.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/esther/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then Esther called for Hathach, one of the king's eunuchs appointed to serve her. She commanded him to go to Mordecai and find out what was going on and why.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/esther/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then she called Hathach, one of the palace eunuchs appointed as her servant by the king, and told him to go to Mordecai and find out what was happening and why. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/esther/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Esther summoned Hathach, one of the king's eunuchs, whom he had assigned to her, and she ordered him to go to Mordecai to find out what was happening and why it was happening. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/esther/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Esther summoned Hathach, one of the king?s eunuchs appointed to her, and she dispatched him to Mordecai to learn what was troubling him and why.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/esther/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/esther/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then Esther called for Hathach, one of the king's eunuchs, whom he had appointed to attend her, and commanded him to go to Mordecai, to find out what this was, and why it was.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/esther/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then called Esther for Hatach, one of the king's chamberlains, whom he had appointed to attend upon her, and gave him a commandment to Mordecai, to know what it was, and why it was.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/esther/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then Esther called for Hathach, one of the king’s eunuchs, whom he had appointed to attend her, and commanded him to go to Mordecai, to find out what this was, and why it was. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/esther/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Esther calls to Hatach, of the eunuchs of the king, whom he has stationed before her, and gives him a charge for Mordecai, to know what this [is], and why this [is].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/esther/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Esther calleth to Hatach, of the eunuchs of the king, whom he hath stationed before her, and giveth him a charge for Mordecai, to know what this is, and wherefore this is.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/esther/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Esther will call to Hatach from the king's eunuchs, whom he caused to stand before her, and she will give him a charge to Mordecai, to know what this, and for what this.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/esther/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And she called for Athach the eunuch, whom the king had appointed to attend upon her, and she commanded him to go to Mardochai, and learn of him why he did this. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/esther/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 7:5>And she sent for Hathach the eunuch, whom the king had appointed to minister to her, and she instructed him to go to Mordecai and to discern from him why he was doing this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/esther/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Esther then summoned Hathach, one of the king’s eunuchs whom he had placed at her service, and commanded him to find out what this action of Mordecai meant and the reason for it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/esther/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Esther called for Hathach, one of the king’s eunuchs, who had been appointed to attend her, and ordered him to go to Mordecai to learn what was happening and why.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/esther/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then Esther called for Hathan, one of the king's eunuchs, who had been appointed to attend her, and ordered him to go to Mordecai to know what this was and why it was,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/esther/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Esthir called for Hathan, the Eunuch of the Eunuchs of the King who stood before her, and she commanded him to the presence of Murdacai that she would know what this was and why.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/esther/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Then called Esther for Hathach, one of the king's chamberlains, whom he had appointed to attend upon her, and charged him to go to Mordecai, to know what this was, and why it was.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/esther/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />So Esther called for her chamberlain Achrathaeus, who waited upon her; and she sent to learn the truth from Mardochaeus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/esther/4-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TRosJDhNG-8?start=832" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/esther/4.htm">Mordecai Appeals to Esther</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>When Esther’s maidens and eunuchs came and told her about Mordecai, the queen was overcome with distress. She sent clothes for Mordecai to wear instead of his sackcloth, but he would not accept them. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/635.htm" title="635: ’es·têr (N-proper-fs) -- Star, Ahasuerus' queen who delivered Isr. Of Persian derivation; Ester, the Jewish heroine.">Then Esther</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: wat·tiq·rā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">summoned</a> <a href="/hebrew/2047.htm" title="2047: la·hă·ṯāḵ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- A Pers. official. Probably of foreign origin; Hathak, a Persian eunuch.">Hathach,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">one of the king’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5631.htm" title="5631: mis·sā·rî·sê (Prep-m:: N-mpc) -- Eunuch. Or caric; from an unused root meaning to castrate; a eunuch; by implication, valet, and thus, a minister of state.">eunuchs</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: he·‘ĕ·mîḏ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">appointed</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·ne·hā (Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 3fs) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">to her,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: wat·tə·ṣaw·wê·hū (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3fs:: 3ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">and she dispatched him</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/4782.htm" title="4782: mā·rə·do·ḵāy (N-proper-ms) -- A companion of Zerubbabel, also a cousin of Esther. Of foreign derivation; Mordecai, an Israelite.">Mordecai</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: lā·ḏa·‘aṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">to learn</a> <a href="/hebrew/4100.htm" title="4100: mah- (Interrog) -- What? how? anything. ">what was troubling him</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: zeh (Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">and why.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4100.htm" title="4100: mah- (Interrog) -- What? how? anything. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: zeh (Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that."></a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>So Hathach went out to Mordecai in the city square in front of the king’s gate,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/2-10.htm">Esther 2:10</a></span><br />Esther did not reveal her people or her lineage, because Mordecai had instructed her not to do so.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/3-2.htm">Esther 3:2-4</a></span><br />All the royal servants at the king’s gate bowed down and paid homage to Haman, because the king had commanded that this be done for him. But Mordecai would not bow down or pay homage. / Then the royal servants at the king’s gate asked Mordecai, “Why do you disobey the command of the king?” / Day after day they warned him, but he would not comply. So they reported it to Haman to see whether Mordecai’s behavior would be tolerated, since he had told them he was a Jew.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/8-1.htm">Esther 8:1-2</a></span><br />That same day King Xerxes awarded Queen Esther the estate of Haman, the enemy of the Jews. And Mordecai entered the king’s presence because Esther had revealed his relation to her. / The king removed the signet ring he had recovered from Haman and presented it to Mordecai. And Esther appointed Mordecai over the estate of Haman.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/9-29.htm">Esther 9:29-32</a></span><br />So Queen Esther daughter of Abihail, along with Mordecai the Jew, wrote with full authority to confirm this second letter concerning Purim. / And Mordecai sent letters with words of peace and truth to all the Jews in the 127 provinces of the kingdom of Xerxes, / in order to confirm these days of Purim at their appointed time, just as Mordecai the Jew and Queen Esther had established them and had committed themselves and their descendants to the times of fasting and lamentation. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/2-2.htm">Nehemiah 2:2-5</a></span><br />so the king said to me, “Why is your face sad, though you are not ill? This could only be sadness of the heart.” I was overwhelmed with fear / and replied to the king, “May the king live forever! Why should I not be sad when the city where my fathers are buried lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire?” / “What is your request?” replied the king. So I prayed to the God of heaven ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-14.htm">Daniel 2:14-16</a></span><br />When Arioch, the commander of the king’s guard, went out to execute the wise men of Babylon, Daniel responded with discretion and tact. / “Why is the decree from the king so harsh?” he asked. Then Arioch explained the situation to Daniel. / So Daniel went in and asked the king to give him some time, so that he could give him the interpretation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/41-14.htm">Genesis 41:14</a></span><br />So Pharaoh sent for Joseph, who was quickly brought out of the dungeon. After he had shaved and changed his clothes, he went in before Pharaoh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-14.htm">1 Samuel 25:14-17</a></span><br />Meanwhile, one of Nabal’s young men informed Nabal’s wife Abigail, “Look, David sent messengers from the wilderness to greet our master, but he screamed at them. / Yet these men were very good to us. When we were in the field, we were not harassed, and nothing of ours went missing the whole time we lived among them. / They were a wall around us, both day and night, the whole time we were herding our sheep near them. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/22-12.htm">2 Kings 22:12-14</a></span><br />and commanded Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Achbor son of Micaiah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the servant of the king: / “Go and inquire of the LORD for me, for the people, and for all Judah concerning the words in this book that has been found. For great is the wrath of the LORD that burns against us because our fathers have not obeyed the words of this book by doing all that is written about us.” / So Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam, Achbor, Shaphan, and Asaiah went and spoke to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum son of Tikvah, the son of Harhas, the keeper of the wardrobe. She lived in Jerusalem, in the Second District.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/31-8.htm">Proverbs 31:8-9</a></span><br />Open your mouth for those with no voice, for the cause of all the dispossessed. / Open your mouth, judge righteously, and defend the cause of the poor and needy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-16.htm">Matthew 10:16</a></span><br />Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15-17</a></span><br />If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. / But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ / If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, regard him as you would a pagan or a tax collector.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-11.htm">Luke 12:11-12</a></span><br />When you are brought before synagogues, rulers, and authorities, do not worry about how to defend yourselves or what to say. / For at that time the Holy Spirit will teach you what you should say.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/18-15.htm">John 18:15-16</a></span><br />Now Simon Peter and another disciple were following Jesus. Since that disciple was known to the high priest, he also went with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest. / But Peter stood outside at the door. Then the disciple who was known to the high priest went out and spoke to the doorkeeper, and brought Peter in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-10.htm">Acts 9:10-17</a></span><br />In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord spoke to him in a vision, “Ananias!” “Here I am, Lord,” he answered. / “Get up!” the Lord told him. “Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying. / In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight.” ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then called Esther for Hatach, one of the king's chamberlains, whom he had appointed to attend on her, and gave him a commandment to Mordecai, to know what it was, and why it was.</p><p class="hdg">appointed to attend upon her.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/esther/1-10.htm">Esther 1:10,12</a></b></br> On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven chamberlains that served in the presence of Ahasuerus the king, … </p><p class="hdg">to know.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/12-15.htm">Romans 12:15</a></b></br> Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/12-26.htm">1 Corinthians 12:26</a></b></br> And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philippians/2-4.htm">Philippians 2:4</a></b></br> Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/esther/2-15.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-30.htm">Assigned</a> <a href="/ezra/8-20.htm">Attend</a> <a href="/esther/4-4.htm">Chamberlains</a> <a href="/esther/2-20.htm">Charged</a> <a href="/esther/3-12.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/esther/4-3.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/esther/2-22.htm">Esther</a> <a href="/esther/4-4.htm">Eunuchs</a> <a href="/esther/2-11.htm">Find</a> <a href="/esther/4-10.htm">Hatach</a> <a href="/esther/4-10.htm">Hathach</a> <a href="/esther/4-3.htm">King's</a> <a href="/esther/4-4.htm">Mordecai</a> <a href="/esther/4-1.htm">Mor'decai</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-65.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/esther/2-20.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/esther/4-4.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-12.htm">Summoned</a> <a href="/ezra/4-4.htm">Troubling</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-8.htm">Unsexed</a> <a href="/ezra/8-31.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/esther/2-2.htm">Waiting</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/esther/8-2.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/job/7-3.htm">Assigned</a> <a href="/job/8-8.htm">Attend</a> <a href="/esther/6-2.htm">Chamberlains</a> <a href="/esther/4-17.htm">Charged</a> <a href="/esther/4-13.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/esther/4-10.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/esther/4-8.htm">Esther</a> <a href="/esther/6-2.htm">Eunuchs</a> <a href="/esther/8-6.htm">Find</a> <a href="/esther/4-6.htm">Hatach</a> <a href="/esther/4-6.htm">Hathach</a> <a href="/esther/4-6.htm">King's</a> <a href="/esther/4-6.htm">Mordecai</a> <a href="/esther/4-6.htm">Mor'decai</a> <a href="/esther/4-10.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/esther/6-1.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/esther/4-11.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/job/9-16.htm">Summoned</a> <a href="/esther/5-3.htm">Troubling</a> <a href="/isaiah/39-7.htm">Unsexed</a> <a href="/job/3-9.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/esther/6-3.htm">Waiting</a><div class="vheading2">Esther 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/4-1.htm">The great mourning of Mordecai and the Jews.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/4-4.htm">Esther, understanding it, sends to Mordecai, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/4-7.htm">who shows the cause, and advises her to undertake the suit.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/4-10.htm">She, excusing herself, is threatened by Mordecai.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/4-15.htm">She, appointing a fast, undertakes the suit.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This reflects her position of influence within the Persian court. Hathach, a eunuch, was a trusted servant, indicating the level of confidentiality and trust Esther required. Eunuchs often held significant roles in royal courts due to their perceived loyalty and inability to establish competing dynasties.<p><b>one of the king’s eunuchs appointed to her</b><br>Eunuchs were commonly employed in ancient Near Eastern courts, often serving in roles that required discretion and loyalty. Hathach being appointed to Esther suggests that she had her own retinue, highlighting her status and the trust the king placed in her. This also underscores the Persian practice of assigning eunuchs to serve royal women, ensuring their security and privacy.<p><b>and she dispatched him to Mordecai</b><br>Esther's decision to send Hathach to Mordecai shows her concern and proactive nature. Mordecai, her cousin and guardian, was a key figure in her life, and his distress would have been significant to her. This action demonstrates the close relationship and communication between Esther and Mordecai, despite her secluded life in the palace.<p><b>to learn what was troubling him and why</b><br>Esther's inquiry into Mordecai's distress indicates her compassion and sense of responsibility. Mordecai's mourning was due to Haman's decree to annihilate the Jews, a crisis that threatened their entire people. Esther's desire to understand the situation reflects her wisdom and willingness to act, foreshadowing her pivotal role in the deliverance of the Jewish people. This moment sets the stage for Esther's courageous intervention, which parallels the intercessory role of Christ, who acts on behalf of His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/esther.htm">Esther</a></b><br>The Jewish queen of Persia, who is in a position of influence and is deeply concerned about the welfare of her people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/hathach.htm">Hathach</a></b><br>A eunuch appointed to serve Queen Esther, acting as a messenger between Esther and Mordecai.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/mordecai.htm">Mordecai</a></b><br>Esther's cousin and guardian, who is in mourning due to the decree against the Jews and is seeking Esther's intervention.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_king's_palace.htm">The King's Palace</a></b><br>The setting where Esther resides, symbolizing both her royal status and her separation from the immediate plight of her people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_decree_against_the_jews.htm">The Decree Against the Jews</a></b><br>The event causing distress, as Haman has convinced King Xerxes to annihilate the Jewish people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_communication.htm">The Importance of Communication</a></b><br>Esther's decision to send Hathach to Mordecai highlights the necessity of clear communication in times of crisis. We should seek to understand the needs and concerns of others before taking action.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_human_responsibility.htm">God's Sovereignty and Human Responsibility</a></b><br>Esther's position as queen is not coincidental. God places us in specific roles for His purposes, and we must be willing to act when called upon.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/intercession_and_advocacy.htm">Intercession and Advocacy</a></b><br>Esther's willingness to engage with Mordecai's distress exemplifies the role of an intercessor. We are called to stand in the gap for others, especially when they face injustice or persecution.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_uncertainty.htm">Courage in the Face of Uncertainty</a></b><br>Esther's actions demonstrate courage. We are encouraged to act boldly in faith, trusting that God will guide and protect us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_wisdom_and_understanding.htm">Seeking Wisdom and Understanding</a></b><br>Before making decisions, Esther seeks to understand the full situation. We should also seek wisdom and discernment through prayer and counsel.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_esther_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Esther 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_esther_save_her_people.htm">How did Esther save her people from Xerxes' decree?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_adoption.htm">What does the Bible say regarding adoption?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_esther_4_11's_death_penalty_plausible.htm">Is the claim in Esther 4:11 about a death penalty for entering the king's presence uninvited historically plausible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_esther_save_the_jews.htm">How did Esther save the Jews from Haman's plot?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/esther/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">To know what it was, and why it was</span>. <span class="accented">i.e.</span> "to know what the mourning garb exactly meant, and for what reason he had assumed it." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/esther/4-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Then Esther</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶסְתֵּ֨ר</span> <span class="translit">(’es·têr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_635.htm">Strong's 635: </a> </span><span class="str2">Esther -- 'star', Ahasuerus' queen who delivered Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">summoned</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתִּקְרָא֩</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tiq·rā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> </span><span class="str2">To call, proclaim, read</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Hathach,</span><br /><span class="heb">לַהֲתָ֜ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(la·hă·ṯāḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2047.htm">Strong's 2047: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hathach -- a person official</span><br /><br /><span class="word">one of the king’s</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">eunuchs</span><br /><span class="heb">מִסָּרִיסֵ֤י</span> <span class="translit">(mis·sā·rî·sê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5631.htm">Strong's 5631: </a> </span><span class="str2">A eunuch, valet, a minister of state</span><br /><br /><span class="word">appointed</span><br /><span class="heb">הֶעֱמִ֣יד</span> <span class="translit">(he·‘ĕ·mîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to her,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְפָנֶ֔יהָ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·p̄ā·ne·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and she dispatched</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתְּצַוֵּ֖הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tə·ṣaw·wê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him to</span><br /><span class="heb">עַֽל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Mordecai</span><br /><span class="heb">מָרְדֳּכָ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(mā·rə·do·ḵāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4782.htm">Strong's 4782: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mordecai -- a companion of Zerubbabel, also a cousin of Esther</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to learn</span><br /><span class="heb">לָדַ֥עַת</span> <span class="translit">(lā·ḏa·‘aṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know</span><br /><br /><span class="word">what was troubling him</span><br /><span class="heb">מַה־</span> <span class="translit">(mah-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> </span><span class="str2">What?, what!, indefinitely what</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and why.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/esther/4-5.htm">Esther 4:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/esther/4-5.htm">Esther 4:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/esther/4-5.htm">Esther 4:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/esther/4-5.htm">Esther 4:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/esther/4-5.htm">Esther 4:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/esther/4-5.htm">Esther 4:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/esther/4-5.htm">Esther 4:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/esther/4-5.htm">Esther 4:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/esther/4-5.htm">Esther 4:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/esther/4-5.htm">Esther 4:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/esther/4-5.htm">OT History: Esther 4:5 Then Esther called for Hathach one (Est Esth. 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