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Esther 4:10 net — Then Esther replied to Hathach with instructions for Mordecai:

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"Then Esther replied to Hathach with instructions for Mordecai:"

— Esther 4:10, NET Bible

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Esther 4 — Context

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Then Mordecai related to him everything that had happened to him, even the specific amount of money that Haman had offered to pay to the king’s treasuries for the Jews to be destroyed.

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He also gave him a written copy of the law that had been disseminated in Susa for their destruction so that he could show it to Esther and talk to her about it. He also gave instructions that she should go to the king to implore him and petition him on behalf of her people.

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So Hathach returned and related Mordecai’s instructions to Esther.

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Then Esther replied to Hathach with instructions for Mordecai:

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“All the servants of the king and the people of the king’s provinces know that there is only one law applicable to any man or woman who comes uninvited to the king in the inner court– that person will be put to death, unless the king extends to him the gold scepter, permitting him to be spared. Now I have not been invited to come to the king for some thirty days!”

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When Esther’s reply was conveyed to Mordecai,

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he said to take back this answer to Esther:“Don’t imagine that because you are part of the king’s household you will be the one Jew who will escape.

Esther 4:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Esther 4:10 say?
Esther 4:10 in the NET Bible reads: “Then Esther replied to Hathach with instructions for 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 (NET): “Then Esther replied to Hathach with instructions for 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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