Esther 4:15 kjv — Then Esther bade them return Mordecai this answer,

King James Version

"Then Esther bade them return Mordecai this answer,"

— Esther 4:15, King James Version

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Esther 4 — Context

12

And they told to Mordecai Esther’s words.

13

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

14

For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?

15

Then Esther bade them return Mordecai this answer,

16

Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish.

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So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him.

Esther 4:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Esther 4:15 say?
Esther 4:15 in the King James Version reads: “Then Esther bade them return Mordecai this answer,”
Where is Esther 4:15 in the Bible?
Esther 4:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Esther, chapter 4, verse 15.
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 4:15.
What translation should I read Esther 4:15 in?
Esther 4:15 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 4:15?
Esther 4:15 reads (KJV): “Then Esther bade them return Mordecai this answer,” 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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