Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: New Living Translation Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: English Standard Version Then Esther told them to reply to Mordecai, Berean Standard Bible Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: King James Bible Then Esther bade them return Mordecai this answer, New King James Version Then Esther told them to reply to Mordecai: New American Standard Bible Then Esther told them to reply to Mordecai, NASB 1995 Then Esther told them to reply to Mordecai, NASB 1977 Then Esther told them to reply to Mordecai, Legacy Standard Bible Then Esther said for them to respond to Mordecai, Amplified Bible Then Esther told them to reply to Mordecai, Christian Standard Bible Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: Holman Christian Standard Bible Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: “ American Standard Version Then Esther bade them return answer unto Mordecai, Contemporary English Version Esther sent a message to Mordecai, saying, English Revised Version Then Esther bade them return answer unto Mordecai, GOD'S WORD® Translation Esther sent this reply back to Mordecai, Good News Translation Esther sent Mordecai this reply: International Standard Version Then Esther replied to Mordecai, Majority Standard Bible Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: NET Bible Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: New Heart English Bible Then Esther asked them to answer Mordecai, Webster's Bible Translation Then Esther bade them return Mordecai this answer, World English Bible Then Esther asked them to answer Mordecai, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Esther commands to send back to Mordecai: Young's Literal Translation And Esther speaketh to send back unto Mordecai: Smith's Literal Translation And Esther will tell to turn back to Mordecai: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd again Esther sent to Mardochai in these words: Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Esther sent back to Mordecai the response: New Revised Standard Version Then Esther said in reply to Mordecai, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen Esther told him to return Mordecai this answer: Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Esthir said: “Say to Murdacai: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then Esther bade them return answer unto Mordecai: Brenton Septuagint Translation And Esther sent the man that came to her to Mardochaeus, saying, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Mordecai Appeals to Esther…14For 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?” 15Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: 16“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!”… Cross References Esther 4:16 “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!” Esther 5:1-2 On the third day, Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the palace across from the king’s quarters. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the royal courtroom, facing the entrance. / As soon as the king saw Queen Esther standing in the court, she found favor in his sight. The king extended the gold scepter in his hand toward Esther, and she approached and touched the tip of the scepter. 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 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. Nehemiah 1:4 When I heard these words, I sat down and wept. I mourned for days, fasting and praying before the God of heaven. Joel 2:12-14 “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. / Who knows? He may turn and relent and leave a blessing behind Him—grain and drink offerings for the LORD your God. Jonah 3:5-9 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. ... 2 Chronicles 20:3-4 Jehoshaphat was alarmed and set his face to seek the LORD. And he proclaimed a fast throughout Judah. / So the people of Judah gathered to seek the LORD, and indeed, they came from all the cities of Judah to seek Him. Ezra 8:21-23 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. Matthew 18:19-20 Again, I tell you truly that if two of you on the earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by My Father in heaven. / For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.” Acts 12:5 So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was fervently praying to God for him. Acts 13:2-3 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. Acts 14:23 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. Romans 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer. Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Treasury of Scripture Then Esther bade them return Mordecai this answer, Jump to Previous Bade Esther Mordecai Mor'decai SpeakethJump to Next Bade Esther Mordecai Mor'decai SpeakethEsther 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. Then Esther Esther, a Jewish queen of Persia, is central to the narrative of the Book of Esther. Her Hebrew name, Hadassah, means "myrtle," symbolizing peace and joy. Esther's position as queen is pivotal, as it places her in a unique position to influence the king and save her people. Her story is a testament to divine providence and the courage required to fulfill one's God-given purpose. sent this reply to Mordecai Persons / Places / Events 1. EstherA Jewish queen of Persia, originally named Hadassah, who was raised by her cousin Mordecai. She is known for her bravery and faith in God, which led her to risk her life to save her people. 2. Mordecai Esther's cousin and guardian, a devout Jew who refused to bow to Haman, leading to a decree to destroy the Jews. He plays a crucial role in encouraging Esther to intercede with the king. 3. Persia The setting of the Book of Esther, where the Jewish people were living in exile under King Xerxes (Ahasuerus). 4. Haman The antagonist in the account, an official in the Persian court who plotted to annihilate the Jews because of his hatred for Mordecai. 5. The Decree A royal edict issued by King Xerxes, influenced by Haman, to destroy all the Jews in the Persian Empire. Teaching Points Courage in CrisisEsther's willingness to risk her life for her people teaches us the importance of courage and faith when facing difficult situations. We are called to trust God and act boldly when He places us in positions to make a difference. The Power of Influence Esther's position as queen gave her unique access to the king. This reminds us that God places us in specific roles and relationships for His purposes, and we should use our influence for His glory. The Role of Community Mordecai's support and the collective fasting and prayer of the Jewish community highlight the importance of seeking support and intercession from fellow believers in times of need. Divine Providence The account of Esther illustrates God's providence and His ability to use individuals to fulfill His plans. We should remain open to how God might use us in His divine account. Faith and Action Esther's account shows the balance between faith and action. While she trusted God, she also took practical steps to address the crisis, teaching us to combine prayer with purposeful action.Verse 15. - Fast ye for me. Fasting for another is fasting to obtain God's blessing on that other, and is naturally accompanied with earnest prayer to God for the person who is the object of the fast. Thus here again the thought of God underlies the narrative. It has been supposed that Esther could not have meant an absolute fast - complete abstinence from both food and drink - for so long a period as three days; but Oriental abstemiousness would not be very severely taxed by a fast of this length. The time intended - from the evening of the first to the morning of the third day - need not have much exceeded thirty-six hours. I also and my maidens will fast likewise. "Likewise" is to be taken here in its proper sense, as meaning "in like manner." We also will abstain both from meat and drink during the same Period. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then Estherאֶסְתֵּ֖ר (’es·têr) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 635: Esther -- 'star', Ahasuerus' queen who delivered Israel sent לְהָשִׁ֥יב (lə·hā·šîḇ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again this reply וַתֹּ֥אמֶר (wat·tō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to אֶֽל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Mordecai: מָרְדֳּכָֽי׃ (mā·rə·do·ḵāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4782: Mordecai -- a companion of Zerubbabel, also a cousin of Esther Links Esther 4:15 NIVEsther 4:15 NLT Esther 4:15 ESV Esther 4:15 NASB Esther 4:15 KJV Esther 4:15 BibleApps.com Esther 4:15 Biblia Paralela Esther 4:15 Chinese Bible Esther 4:15 French Bible Esther 4:15 Catholic Bible OT History: Esther 4:15 Then Esther asked them to answer Mordecai (Est Esth. Es) |
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