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href="/kjv/esther/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/esther/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So Mordecai went his way and did according to all that Esther commanded him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/esther/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Mordecai went away and did just as Esther had commanded him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/esther/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So Mordecai went away and did just as Esther had commanded him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/esther/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So Mordecai went away and did just as Esther had commanded him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/esther/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So Mordecai went away and did just as Esther had commanded him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/esther/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So Mordecai went away and did exactly as Esther had commanded him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/esther/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Mordecai went and did everything Esther had commanded him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/esther/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Mordecai went and did everything Esther had ordered him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/esther/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/esther/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Mordecai did everything Esther told him to do. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/esther/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/esther/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Mordecai did just as Esther had commanded him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/esther/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Mordecai then left and did everything that Esther had told him to do. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/esther/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Mordecai left and did everything that Esther had ordered him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/esther/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Mordecai went and did all that Esther had instructed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/esther/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So Mordecai set out to do everything that Esther had instructed him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/esther/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/esther/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/esther/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/esther/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Mordecai passes on, and does according to all that Esther has charged on him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/esther/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Mordecai passeth on, and doth according to all that Esther hath charged upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/esther/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Mordecai will pass by, and will do according to all that Esther charged upon him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/esther/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />So Mardochai went, and did all that Esther had commanded him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/esther/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 7:19>And so Mordecai went, and he did everything that Esther had instructed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/esther/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Mordecai went away and did exactly as Esther had commanded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/esther/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Mordecai then went away and did everything as Esther had ordered him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/esther/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So Mordecai went his way and did according to all that Esther had commanded him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/esther/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Murdacai went and did everything which Esthir sent to him. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/esther/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/esther/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />So Mardochaeus went and did all that Esther commanded him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/esther/4-17.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=974" 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">16</span>“Go and assemble all the Jews who can be found in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day, and I and my maidens will fast as you do. After that, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish!” <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><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.">So Mordecai</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: way·ya·‘ă·ḇōr (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">went</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: way·ya·‘aś (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">and did</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kə·ḵōl (Prep-k:: N-ms) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</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.">that</a> <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.">Esther</a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: ṣiw·wə·ṯāh (V-Piel-Perf-3fs) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">had instructed</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">him.</a> </span><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="/daniel/9-3.htm">Daniel 9:3</a></span><br />So I turned my attention to the Lord God to seek Him by prayer and petition, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/1-4.htm">Nehemiah 1:4</a></span><br />When I heard these words, I sat down and wept. I mourned for days, fasting and praying before the God of heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jonah/3-5.htm">Jonah 3:5-10</a></span><br />And the Ninevites believed God. They proclaimed a fast and dressed in sackcloth, from the greatest of them to the least. / When word reached the king of Nineveh, he got up from his throne, took off his royal robe, covered himself with sackcloth, and sat in ashes. / Then he issued a proclamation in Nineveh: “By the decree of the king and his nobles: Let no man or beast, herd or flock, taste anything at all. They must not eat or drink. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joel/2-12.htm">Joel 2:12-13</a></span><br />“Yet even now,” declares the LORD, “return to Me with all your heart, with fasting, weeping, and mourning.” / So rend your hearts and not your garments, and return to the LORD your God. For He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. And He relents from sending disaster.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-3.htm">2 Chronicles 20:3</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat was alarmed and set his face to seek the LORD. And he proclaimed a fast throughout Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/8-21.htm">Ezra 8:21-23</a></span><br />And there by the Ahava Canal I proclaimed a fast, so that we might humble ourselves before our God and ask Him for a safe journey for us and our children, with all our possessions. / For I was ashamed to ask the king for an escort of soldiers and horsemen to protect us from our enemies on the road, since we had told him, “The hand of our God is gracious to all who seek Him, but His great anger is against all who forsake Him.” / So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and He granted our request.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/35-13.htm">Psalm 35:13</a></span><br />Yet when they were ill, I put on sackcloth; I humbled myself with fasting, but my prayers returned unanswered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-16.htm">Matthew 6:16-18</a></span><br />When you fast, do not be somber like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward. / But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, / so that your fasting will not be obvious to men, but only to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Acts 13:2-3</a></span><br />While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-37.htm">Luke 2:37</a></span><br />and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/14-23.htm">Acts 14:23</a></span><br />Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, praying and fasting as they entrusted them to the Lord, in whom they had believed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/7-6.htm">1 Samuel 7:6</a></span><br />When they had gathered at Mizpah, they drew water and poured it out before the LORD. On that day they fasted, and there they confessed, “We have sinned against the LORD.” And Samuel judged the Israelites at Mizpah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/12-16.htm">2 Samuel 12:16</a></span><br />David pleaded with God for the boy. He fasted and went into his house and spent the night lying in sackcloth on the ground.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/58-3.htm">Isaiah 58:3-6</a></span><br />“Why have we fasted, and You have not seen? Why have we humbled ourselves, and You have not noticed?” “Behold, on the day of your fast, you do as you please, and you oppress all your workers. / You fast with contention and strife to strike viciously with your fist. You cannot fast as you do today and have your voice be heard on high. / Is this the fast I have chosen: a day for a man to deny himself, to bow his head like a reed, and to spread out sackcloth and ashes? Will you call this a fast and a day acceptable to the LORD? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/17-21.htm">Matthew 17:21</a></span><br />But this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him.</p><p class="hdg">went.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/esther/4-17.htm">Esther 4:17</a></b></br> So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/esther/2-6.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/esther/4-5.htm">Charged</a> <a href="/esther/4-13.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/esther/4-15.htm">Esther</a> <a href="/esther/4-12.htm">Esther's</a> <a href="/esther/2-20.htm">Instructions</a> <a href="/esther/4-15.htm">Mordecai</a> <a href="/esther/4-15.htm">Mor'decai</a> <a href="/esther/4-10.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-9.htm">Passeth</a> <a href="/esther/4-16.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/1-15.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/job/1-22.htm">Charged</a> <a href="/esther/6-1.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/esther/5-1.htm">Esther</a> <a href="/esther/9-32.htm">Esther's</a> <a href="/esther/9-26.htm">Instructions</a> <a href="/esther/5-9.htm">Mordecai</a> <a href="/esther/5-9.htm">Mor'decai</a> <a href="/esther/6-1.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/job/9-11.htm">Passeth</a> <a href="/job/2-12.htm">Way</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/esther/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/esther/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/esther/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So Mordecai went</b><br>Mordecai's actions demonstrate obedience and faithfulness. As a Jew living in exile in Persia, Mordecai's role is significant in the narrative of Esther. His willingness to act upon Esther's instructions highlights his trust in God's providence and the importance of communal responsibility. Mordecai's journey can be seen as a parallel to the journeys of faith undertaken by other biblical figures, such as Abraham and Moses, who also acted in obedience to God's call.<p><b>and did all</b><br>This phrase underscores the completeness of Mordecai's obedience. In the context of the Jewish faith, obedience to God's will is paramount, and Mordecai's actions reflect a wholehearted commitment to the task at hand. This mirrors the biblical principle found in <a href="/deuteronomy/6-5.htm">Deuteronomy 6:5</a>, which calls for loving God with all one's heart, soul, and strength, indicating that true obedience involves total dedication.<p><b>that Esther had instructed him.</b><br>Esther's role as a leader is emphasized here. Despite the patriarchal society of ancient Persia, Esther's influence and wisdom are acknowledged and respected by Mordecai. This reflects the biblical theme of God using unexpected individuals, including women, to fulfill His purposes, as seen with figures like Deborah in <a href="/judges/4.htm">Judges 4-5</a>. Esther's instructions to Mordecai also foreshadow the intercessory role of Christ, who instructs and guides His followers in the New Testament. Esther's courage and strategic thinking are pivotal in the deliverance of the Jewish people, illustrating the power of faith and action combined.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/mordecai.htm">Mordecai</a></b><br>A Jew living in Susa, the capital of the Persian Empire, and the cousin and guardian of Esther. He plays a crucial role in the account by encouraging Esther to act on behalf of her people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/esther.htm">Esther</a></b><br>The Jewish queen of Persia, who is faced with the challenge of intervening with King Xerxes to save her people from a decree of destruction. Her courage and faith are central to the account.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/susa.htm">Susa</a></b><br>The capital city of the Persian Empire, where the events of the Book of Esther take place. It is a setting of political intrigue and divine providence.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_decree.htm">The Decree</a></b><br>A royal edict issued by Haman, the king's advisor, to annihilate all Jews in the Persian Empire. This sets the stage for Esther's intervention.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/f/fasting_and_prayer.htm">Fasting and Prayer</a></b><br>Although not explicitly mentioned in verse 17, the context involves Esther calling for a fast, which implies prayer and seeking God's intervention.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_obedience.htm">Courage in Obedience</a></b><br>Esther's willingness to act despite the risk to her own life teaches us the importance of courageously following God's call, even when it involves personal sacrifice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_intercession.htm">The Power of Intercession</a></b><br>Mordecai's role in encouraging Esther and the communal fasting highlight the power of intercessory prayer and collective seeking of God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_providence.htm">Divine Providence</a></b><br>The account of Esther is a testament to God's unseen hand guiding events for the good of His people, reminding us to trust in His sovereignty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>Esther's actions demonstrate that faith often requires us to step out and take risks, trusting that God will work through our efforts.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_support.htm">Community Support</a></b><br>The unity of the Jewish people in fasting and prayer underscores the importance of community support and solidarity in facing challenges.<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/who_was_mordecai_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Mordecai in the Bible?</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/why_no_punishment_for_mordecai's_mourning.htm">Why does Esther 4:2 not mention any punishment for Mordecai's public mourning, despite Persian laws about court protocol?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_hadassah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Hadassah in the Bible?</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 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Mordecai... did according to all that Esther had commanded</span>. <span class="accented">i.e.</span> gathered the Jews together, and proclaimed a three days fast. Though without authority, he would naturally, under the circumstances, have sufficient influence over his countrymen to induce them to do his bidding. <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/esther/4-17.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">So 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">went</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיַּעֲבֹ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘ă·ḇōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass over, through, or by, pass on</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and did</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּ֕עַשׂ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘aś)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּכֹ֛ל</span> <span class="translit">(kə·ḵōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁר־</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Esther</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶסְתֵּֽר׃</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">had instructed</span><br /><span class="heb">צִוְּתָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(ṣiw·wə·ṯāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person feminine 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.</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<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/4-17.htm">Esther 4:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/esther/4-17.htm">Esther 4:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/esther/4-17.htm">Esther 4:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/esther/4-17.htm">Esther 4:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/esther/4-17.htm">Esther 4:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/esther/4-17.htm">Esther 4:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/esther/4-17.htm">Esther 4:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/esther/4-17.htm">Esther 4:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/esther/4-17.htm">Esther 4:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/esther/4-17.htm">Esther 4:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/esther/4-17.htm">OT History: Esther 4:17 So Mordecai went his way and did (Est Esth. 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