Esther 4:10 kjv — Again Esther spake unto Hatach, and gave him commandment unto Mordecai;

King James Version

"Again Esther spake unto Hatach, and gave him commandment unto Mordecai;"

— Esther 4:10, King James Version

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Esther 4 — Context

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And Mordecai told him of all that had happened unto him, and of the sum of the money that Haman had promised to pay to the king’s treasuries for the Jews, to destroy them.

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Also he gave him the copy of the writing of the decree that was given at Shushan to destroy them, to shew it unto Esther, and to declare it unto her, and to charge her that she should go in unto the king, to make supplication unto him, and to make request before him for her people.

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And Hatach came and told Esther the words of Mordecai.

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Again Esther spake unto Hatach, and gave him commandment unto Mordecai;

11

All the king’s servants, and the people of the king’s provinces, do know, that whosoever, whether man or woman, shall come unto the king into the inner court, who is not called, there is one law of his to put him to death, except such to whom the king shall hold out the golden sceptre, that he may live: but I have not been called to come in unto the king these thirty days.

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And they told to Mordecai Esther’s words.

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Then Mordecai commanded to answer Esther, Think not with thyself that thou shalt escape in the king’s house, more than all the Jews.

Esther 4:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Esther 4:10 say?
Esther 4:10 in the King James Version reads: “Again Esther spake unto Hatach, and gave him commandment unto Mordecai;”
Where is Esther 4:10 in the Bible?
Esther 4:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Esther, chapter 4, verse 10.
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 4:10.
What translation should I read Esther 4:10 in?
Esther 4:10 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 4:10?
Esther 4:10 reads (KJV): “Again Esther spake unto Hatach, and gave him commandment unto Mordecai;” 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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