Esther 4:13 nasb — Then Mordecai told them to reply to Esther, "Do not imagine that you in the king's palace can escape any more than all…

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"Then Mordecai told them to reply to Esther, "Do not imagine that you in the king's palace can escape any more than all the Jews."

— Esther 4:13, NASB

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Esther 4 — Context

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Then Esther spoke to Hathach and ordered him to reply to Mordecai:

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"All the king's servants and the people of the king's provinces know that for any man or woman who comes to the king to the inner court who is not summoned, he has but one law, that he be put to death, unless the king holds out to him the golden scepter so that he may live. And I have not been summoned to come to the king for these thirty days."

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They related Esther's words to Mordecai.

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Then Mordecai told them to reply to Esther, "Do not imagine that you in the king's palace can escape any more than all the Jews.

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"For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place and you and your father's house will perish. And who knows whether you have not attained royalty for such a time as this?"

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Then Esther told them to reply to Mordecai,

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"Go, assemble all the Jews who are found in Susa, and fast for me; do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my maidens also will fast in the same way. And thus I will go in to the king, which is not according to the law; and if I perish, I perish."

Esther 4:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Esther 4:13 say?
Esther 4:13 in the NASB reads: “Then Mordecai told them to reply to Esther, "Do not imagine that you in the king's palace can escape any more than all the Jews.”
Where is Esther 4:13 in the Bible?
Esther 4:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Esther, chapter 4, verse 13.
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 4:13.
What translation should I read Esther 4:13 in?
Esther 4:13 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 4:13?
Esther 4:13 reads (NASB): “Then Mordecai told them to reply to Esther, "Do not imagine that you in the king's palace can escape any more than all the Jews.” 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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