Esther 4:12
New International Version
When Esther’s words were reported to Mordecai,

New Living Translation
So Hathach gave Esther’s message to Mordecai.

English Standard Version
And they told Mordecai what Esther had said.

Berean Standard Bible
When Esther’s words were relayed to Mordecai,

King James Bible
And they told to Mordecai Esther's words.

New King James Version
So they told Mordecai Esther’s words.

New American Standard Bible
And they reported Esther’s words to Mordecai.

NASB 1995
They related Esther’s words to Mordecai.

NASB 1977
And they related Esther’s words to Mordecai.

Legacy Standard Bible
So they told Esther’s words to Mordecai.

Amplified Bible
So they told Mordecai what Esther had said.

Christian Standard Bible
Esther’s response was reported to Mordecai.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Esther’s response was reported to Mordecai.

American Standard Version
And they told to Mordecai Esther's words.

Contemporary English Version
When Mordecai was told what Esther had said,

English Revised Version
And they told to Mordecai Esther's words.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So Esther's servants told Mordecai what Esther said.

Good News Translation
When Mordecai received Esther's message,

International Standard Version
They reported Esther's message to Mordecai.

Majority Standard Bible
When Esther?s words were relayed to Mordecai,

NET Bible
When Esther's reply was conveyed to Mordecai,

New Heart English Bible
They told to Mordecai Esther's words.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they told to Mordecai Esther's words.

World English Bible
They told Esther’s words to Mordecai.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they declare to Mordecai the words of Esther,

Young's Literal Translation
And they declare to Mordecai the words of Esther,

Smith's Literal Translation
And they will announce to Mordecai, Esther's words.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when Mardochai had heard this,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And when Mordecai had heard this,

New American Bible
When Esther’s words were reported to Mordecai,

New Revised Standard Version
When they told Mordecai what Esther had said,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he told Mordecai Esther's words.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he showed Murdacai the words of Esthir.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And they told to Mordecai Esther's words.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Achrathaeus reported to Mardochaeus all the words of Esther.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Mordecai Appeals to Esther
11“All the royal officials and the people of the king’s provinces know that one law applies to every man or woman who approaches the king in the inner court without being summoned—that he be put to death. Only if the king extends the gold scepter may that person live. But I have not been summoned to appear before the king for the past thirty days.” 12When Esther’s words were relayed to Mordecai, 13he sent back to her this reply: “Do not imagine that because you are in the king’s palace you alone will escape the fate of all the Jews.…

Cross References
Esther 4:13-14
he sent back to her this reply: “Do not imagine that because you are in the king’s palace you alone will escape the fate of all the Jews. / For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows if perhaps you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”

Daniel 3:16-18
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. / If the God whom we serve exists, then He is able to deliver us from the blazing fiery furnace and from your hand, O king. / But even if He does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have set up.”

Daniel 6:10-11
Now when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before. / Then these men went as a group and found Daniel petitioning and imploring his God.

Genesis 45:4-8
Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Please come near me.” And they did so. “I am Joseph, your brother,” he said, “the one you sold into Egypt! / And now, do not be distressed or angry with yourselves that you sold me into this place, because it was to save lives that God sent me before you. / For the famine has covered the land these two years, and there will be five more years without plowing or harvesting. ...

Genesis 50:19-20
But Joseph replied, “Do not be afraid. Am I in the place of God? / As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people.

2 Kings 19:14-19
So Hezekiah received the letter from the messengers, read it, and went up to the house of the LORD and spread it out before the LORD. / And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD: “O LORD, God of Israel, enthroned between the cherubim, You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth. / Incline Your ear, O LORD, and hear; open Your eyes, O LORD, and see. Listen to the words that Sennacherib has sent to defy the living God. ...

Nehemiah 1:4-11
When I heard these words, I sat down and wept. I mourned for days, fasting and praying before the God of heaven. / Then I said: “O LORD, God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps His covenant of loving devotion with those who love Him and keep His commandments, / let Your eyes be open and Your ears attentive to hear the prayer that I, Your servant, now pray before You day and night for Your servants, the Israelites. I confess the sins that we Israelites have committed against You. Both I and my father’s house have sinned. ...

Psalm 37:5-7
Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it. / He will bring forth your righteousness like the dawn, your justice like the noonday sun. / Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.

Psalm 46:1-3
For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. / Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, / though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge. Selah

Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Isaiah 54:17
No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.

Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.

Matthew 10:28-31
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. / Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. / And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. ...

Matthew 16:24-26
Then Jesus told His disciples, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. / For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. / What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?

Luke 12:4-7
I tell you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. / But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who, after you have been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear Him! / Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. ...


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Esther 4
1. The great mourning of Mordecai and the Jews.
4. Esther, understanding it, sends to Mordecai,
7. who shows the cause, and advises her to undertake the suit.
10. She, excusing herself, is threatened by Mordecai.
15. She, appointing a fast, undertakes the suit.














When Esther’s words were relayed to Mordecai,
*Biblical Context:* This phrase occurs in the narrative where Esther, a Jewish queen of Persia, is in communication with her cousin Mordecai. Mordecai has informed Esther of Haman's plot to annihilate the Jews, and Esther initially hesitates to approach the king due to the risk involved.

*Historical and Cultural Context:* In ancient Persia, communication between the queen and others outside the palace often required intermediaries. This reflects the protocols and restrictions of the royal court, where direct access to the queen was limited.

*Connections to Other Scripture:* The communication between Esther and Mordecai highlights the theme of intercession, which is seen throughout the Bible. Esther's role as an intercessor for her people parallels the role of Moses interceding for Israel (Exodus 32:11-14) and foreshadows the ultimate intercession of Christ for humanity (Hebrews 7:25).

*Types of Jesus Christ:* Esther's willingness to risk her life for her people can be seen as a type of Christ, who sacrificed Himself for the salvation of mankind. Her intercession is a precursor to the mediatory role of Jesus.

*Prophecy:* While not a direct prophecy, the deliverance of the Jews in Esther's story is a testament to God's providential care for His people, which is a recurring theme in prophetic literature, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His covenant promises.
Persons / Places / Events
1. Esther
A Jewish queen of Persia, who is faced with the challenge of saving her people from a decree of destruction.

2. Mordecai
Esther's cousin and guardian, who informs her of the plot against the Jews and urges her to intervene with the king.

3. Haman
The antagonist who plots to annihilate the Jews in the Persian Empire.

4. Susa (Shushan)
The capital of the Persian Empire where the events of the Book of Esther take place.

5. King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I)
The Persian king who is manipulated by Haman into decreeing the destruction of the Jews.
Teaching Points
Divine Providence
Esther 4:12 reminds us of God's unseen hand in orchestrating events for His purposes. We are called to trust in His sovereignty even when we cannot see the outcome.

Courage in Crisis
Esther's willingness to risk her life for her people challenges us to act courageously in the face of injustice and adversity.

Intercessory Role
Like Esther, believers are called to stand in the gap for others through prayer and action, advocating for those who cannot speak for themselves.

Purpose and Timing
Mordecai's message to Esther highlights the importance of recognizing God's timing and purpose in our lives. We are encouraged to seek His will and act accordingly.

Faith and Action
Esther's account teaches that faith often requires action. We must be willing to step out in faith, trusting God to guide and protect us.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
When Esther's
אֶסְתֵּֽר׃ (’es·têr)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 635: Esther -- 'star', Ahasuerus' queen who delivered Israel

words
דִּבְרֵ֥י (diḇ·rê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

were relayed
וַיַּגִּ֣ידוּ (way·yag·gî·ḏū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous

to Mordecai,
לְמָרְדֳּכָ֔י (lə·mā·rə·do·ḵāy)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4782: Mordecai -- a companion of Zerubbabel, also a cousin of Esther


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