Esther 4:15
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 Version
And 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 Bible
And again Esther sent to Mardochai in these words:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And again Esther sent to Mordecai in these words:

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 Bible
Then Esther told him to return Mordecai this answer:

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Esthir said: “Say to Murdacai:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then 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.


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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.














Then Esther
The name "Esther" is derived from the Persian word for "star," and her Hebrew name, Hadassah, means "myrtle." Esther's dual names reflect her unique position as a Jewish woman in a Persian court, symbolizing her dual identity and the providential role she plays in the deliverance of her people. Her account is a testament to God's sovereignty and the way He uses individuals, regardless of their background, to fulfill His purposes.

sent
The act of sending a message in ancient times was a deliberate and significant action, often involving a trusted messenger. This highlights Esther's careful and thoughtful approach to communication, especially in a matter of such grave importance. It underscores the urgency and seriousness of the situation, as well as Esther's leadership and initiative.

this reply
The word "reply" indicates a response to a previous communication, in this case, Mordecai's plea for Esther to intercede with the king. This exchange between Esther and Mordecai is a pivotal moment in the narrative, showcasing the importance of dialogue and counsel in decision-making. It also reflects the weight of responsibility that Esther feels as she considers the implications of her actions.

to Mordecai
Mordecai, Esther's cousin and guardian, is a central figure in the Book of Esther. His name is thought to be derived from the Babylonian god Marduk, yet he is a devout Jew who remains faithful to his heritage. Mordecai's relationship with Esther is one of mutual respect and trust, and his guidance is instrumental in her development as a leader. This phrase emphasizes the bond between them and the role of family and community in supporting individuals facing difficult decisions.

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 Esther
אֶסְתֵּ֖ר (’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


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