Esther 2:22 net — When Mordecai learned of the conspiracy, he informed Queen Esther, and Esther told the king in Mordecai’s name.

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"When Mordecai learned of the conspiracy, he informed Queen Esther, and Esther told the king in Mordecai’s name."

— Esther 2:22, NET Bible

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Esther 2 — Context

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Mordecai Learns of a Plot against the King Now when the young women were being gathered again, Mordecai was sitting at the king’s gate.

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Esther was still not divulging her lineage or her people, just as Mordecai had instructed her. Esther continued to do whatever Mordecai said, just as she had done when he was raising her.

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In those days while Mordecai was sitting at the king’s gate, Bigthan and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs who protected the entrance, became angry and plotted to assassinate King Ahasuerus.

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When Mordecai learned of the conspiracy, he informed Queen Esther, and Esther told the king in Mordecai’s name.

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The king then had the matter investigated and, finding it to be so, had the two conspirators hanged on a gallows. It was then recorded in the daily chronicles in the king’s presence.

Esther 2:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Esther 2:22 say?
Esther 2:22 in the NET Bible reads: “When Mordecai learned of the conspiracy, he informed Queen Esther, and Esther told the king in Mordecai’s name.”
Where is Esther 2:22 in the Bible?
Esther 2:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Esther, chapter 2, verse 22.
Who wrote Esther?
Esther is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Mordecai). It was written c. 460–400 BC.
What is the book of Esther about?
Esther tells how a Jewish orphan becomes queen of Persia and risks her life to save her people from genocide. Though God's name is never mentioned, his unseen providence is woven through every reversal — and the Jewish festival of Purim still celebrates the deliverance.
What are the major themes of Esther?
Esther explores themes including Providence, Courage, Deliverance, Identity, Reversal. These themes shape the meaning and context of Esther 2:22.
What translation should I read Esther 2:22 in?
Esther 2:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Esther 2:22?
Esther 2:22 reads (NET): “When Mordecai learned of the conspiracy, he informed Queen Esther, and Esther told the king in Mordecai’s name.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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