Esther 4:16

Esther 4:17 net — So Mordecai set out to do everything that Esther had instructed him.

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"So Mordecai set out to do everything that Esther had instructed him."

— Esther 4:17, NET Bible

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KJV
“So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him. ”
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ASV
“So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him. ”
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WEB
“So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him.”
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DRB
“So Mardochai went, and did all that Esther had commanded him. ”
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BBE
“So Mordecai went away and did everything as Esther had said.”
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KJVA
“So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him. ”
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Esther 4 — Context

If you keep quiet at this time, liberation and protection for the Jews will appear from another source, while you and your father’s household perish. It may very well be that you have achieved royal status for such a time as this!”

Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai:

“Go, assemble all the Jews who are found in Susa and fast in my behalf. Don’t eat and don’t drink for three days, night or day. My female attendants and I will also fast in the same way. Afterward I will go to the king, even though it violates the law. If I perish, I perish!”

So Mordecai set out to do everything that Esther had instructed him.

Esther 4:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Esther 4:17 say?

Esther 4:17 in the NET Bible reads: “So Mordecai set out to do everything that Esther had instructed him.”

Where is Esther 4:17 in the Bible?

Esther 4:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Esther, chapter 4, verse 17.

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 4:17.

What translation should I read Esther 4:17 in?

Esther 4:17 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 4:17?

Esther 4:17 reads (NET): “So Mordecai set out to do everything that Esther had instructed him.” 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.

Esther 4:17 net — So Mordecai set out to do everything that Esther had instructed him.

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Esther 4 — Context

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