Esther 4:9 cpdv — And Hathach returned and informed Esther of all that Mordecai had said.

Catholic Public Domain Version

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

— Esther 4:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Esther 4 — Context

6

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

7

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.

8

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.

9

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

10

She answered him, and ordered him say to Mordecai:

11

“All the servants of the king and all the provinces that are under his realm understand that anyone, whether man or woman, who enters the king’s inner court, who has not been summoned, is immediately to be put to death without any delay, unless the king should happen to extend the golden scepter to him, as a sign of clemency, so that he will be able to live. How then can I go in to the king, when, for thirty days now, I have not been called to him?”

12

And when Mordecai had heard this, he again sent word to Esther, saying, “Do not think that you will save so much as your own soul, just because you are in the king’s house and are above all the Jews.

Esther 4:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Esther 4:9 say?
Esther 4:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And Hathach returned and informed Esther of all that Mordecai had said. ”
Where is Esther 4:9 in the Bible?
Esther 4:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Esther, chapter 4, verse 9.
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 4:9.
What translation should I read Esther 4:9 in?
Esther 4:9 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 4:9?
Esther 4:9 reads (CPDV): “And Hathach returned and informed Esther of all that Mordecai had said. ” 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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