Esther 4:6

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

So Hathach went out to Mordecai in the city square in front of the king’s gate,

American Standard Version (1901)

So Hathach went forth to Mordecai unto the broad place of the city, which was before the king’s gate.

Bible in Basic English

So Hathach went out and saw Mordecai in the open square of the town before the king's doorway.

Free Bible Version

Hathatch went to Mordecai in the city square in front of the palace gate.

Geneva Bible 1599

So Hatach went foorth to Mordecai vnto the streete of the citie, which was before the Kings gate.

King James (Authorized) Version

So Hatach went forth to Mordecai unto the street of the city, which was before the king’s gate.

Translation for Translators

Hathach went to Mordecai, who was in the plaza in front of the palace gate.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So Hathak went to Mordecai in the city square in front of the king's gate.

Noah Webster Bible

So Hatach went forth to Mordecai, to the street of the city, which was before the king's gate.

World English Bible

So Hathach went out to Mordecai, to the city square which was before the king’s gate.

Young's Literal Translation

And Hatach goeth out unto Mordecai, unto a broad place of the city, that [is] before the gate of the king,

Context

Mordecai Appeals to Esther

⁵Then 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.⁶So Hathach went out to Mordecai in the city square in front of the king’s gate,⁷and Mordecai told him all that had happened to him, including the exact amount of money that Haman had promised to pay into the royal treasury in order to destroy the Jews.

Summary

In Esther 4:6, we see Mordecai's distress upon learning of the decree to annihilate the Jews, tearing his clothes and putting on sackcloth and ashes. This outward display of mourning reflects the gravity of the situation and the deep sorrow felt by Mordecai. It also serves as a call to action, prompting Esther to intervene on behalf of her people despite the risks involved. Mordecai's response demonstrates his faith in God's sovereignty and his willingness to trust in divine providence even in the face of great adversity.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

So Hatach went forth to Mordecai, unto the street of the city,.... Where he was, in a public manner, expressing his grief and sorrow: which was before the king's gate: that led to the royal palace.