Esther 4:12 asv — And they told to Mordecai Esther’s words.

American Standard Version

"And they told to Mordecai Esther’s words. "

— Esther 4:12, American Standard Version

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KJV
“And they told to Mordecai Esther’s words.”
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WEB
“They told to Mordecai Esther's words.”
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NET
“When Esther’s reply was conveyed to Mordecai,”
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DRB
“And when Mardochai had heard this,”
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BBE
“And they said these words to Mordecai.”
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KJVA
“And they told to Mordecai Esther’s words.”
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Esther 4 — Context

And Hathach came and told Esther the words of Mordecai.

Then Esther spake unto Hathach, and gave him a message unto Mordecai, saying:

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 for him, that he be put to death, except those 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.

And they told to Mordecai Esther’s words.

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

For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then will relief and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place, but thou and thy father’s house will perish: and who knoweth whether thou art not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?

Then Esther bade them return answer unto Mordecai,

Esther 4:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Esther 4:12 say?

Esther 4:12 in the American Standard Version reads: “And they told to Mordecai Esther’s words. ”

Where is Esther 4:12 in the Bible?

Esther 4:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Esther, chapter 4, verse 12.

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 4:12.

What translation should I read Esther 4:12 in?

Esther 4:12 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 4:12?

Esther 4:12 reads (ASV): “And they told to Mordecai Esther’s words. ” 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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