Esther 4:17

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

So Mordecai went and did all that Esther had instructed him.

American Standard Version (1901)

So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him.

Bible in Basic English

So Mordecai went away and did everything as Esther had said.

Free Bible Version

Mordecai went and did everything Esther had told him to do.

Geneva Bible 1599

So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Ester had commanded him.

King James (Authorized) Version

So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him.

Translation for Translators

So after Hathach told this to Mordecai, Mordecai went and did what Esther told him to do.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Mordecai went and did all that Esther told him to do.

Noah Webster Bible

So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him.

World English Bible

So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him.

Young's Literal Translation

And Mordecai passeth on, and doth according to all that Esther hath charged upon him.

Context

Mordecai Appeals to Esther

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! ”¹⁷So Mordecai went and did all that Esther had instructed him.

Summary

In this verse, Queen Esther prepares to approach King Xerxes despite the danger of entering his presence without being summoned, which could result in death. She seeks divine intervention through prayer and fasting, acknowledging her dependence on God's favor for success. Esther's courageous decision demonstrates her willingness to risk her life for the sake of her people, showing her deep faith and trust in God's providence. This verse highlights the importance of seeking God's guidance and strength in times of crisis, inspiring believers to rely on Him wholeheartedly in moments of uncertainty.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

And Mordochai went his way, i.e., from the place before the court of the king, to do what the queen had commanded him to do.

Esther 4:17

Mordecai Appeals to Esther

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Berean Standard Bible

So Mordecai went and did all that Esther had instructed him.

American Standard Version (1901)

So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him.

Bible in Basic English

So Mordecai went away and did everything as Esther had said.

Free Bible Version

Mordecai went and did everything Esther had told him to do.

Geneva Bible 1599

So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Ester had commanded him.

King James (Authorized) Version

So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him.

Translation for Translators

So after Hathach told this to Mordecai, Mordecai went and did what Esther told him to do.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Mordecai went and did all that Esther told him to do.

Noah Webster Bible

So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him.

World English Bible

So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him.

Young's Literal Translation

And Mordecai passeth on, and doth according to all that Esther hath charged upon him.