Esther 4:7 cpdv — He told him everything that had happened, how Haman had promised to transfer silver into the king’s treasury for the de…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"He told him everything that had happened, how Haman had promised to transfer silver into the king’s treasury for the death of the Jews. "

— Esther 4:7, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Esther 4 — Context

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Then Esther’s maids and eunuchs went in and informed her. When she heard it, she was shocked, and she sent a garment to clothe him and to take away the sackcloth, but he would not accept it.

5

And she sent for Hathach the eunuch, whom the king had appointed to minister to her, and she instructed him to go to Mordecai and to discern from him why he was doing this.

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And departing, Hathach went to Mordecai, who was standing in the street of the city, in front of the palace entrance.

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He told him everything that had happened, how Haman had promised to transfer silver into the king’s treasury for the death of the Jews.

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Also, he gave him a copy of the edict that was hanging up in Susa, so that he would show it to the queen and advise her to go in to the king and beg him on behalf of her people.

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And Hathach returned and informed Esther of all that Mordecai had said.

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She answered him, and ordered him say to Mordecai:

Esther 4:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Esther 4:7 say?
Esther 4:7 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “He told him everything that had happened, how Haman had promised to transfer silver into the king’s treasury for the death of the Jews. ”
Where is Esther 4:7 in the Bible?
Esther 4:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Esther, chapter 4, verse 7.
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 4:7.
What translation should I read Esther 4:7 in?
Esther 4:7 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 4:7?
Esther 4:7 reads (CPDV): “He told him everything that had happened, how Haman had promised to transfer silver into the king’s treasury for the death of 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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