Esther 4:5
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Then Esther summoned Hathach, one of the king’s eunuchs appointed to her, and she dispatched him to Mordecai to learn what was troubling him and why.”
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“Then Esther summoned Hathach, one of the king’s eunuchs appointed to her, and she dispatched him to Mordecai to learn what was troubling him and why.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Then called Esther for Hatach, one of the king’s chamberlains, whom he had appointed to attend upon her, and gave him a commandment to Mordecai, to know what it was, and why it was.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Then called Esther for Hathach, one of the king’s chamberlains, whom he had appointed to attend upon her, and charged him to go to Mordecai, to know what this was, and why it was.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And Esther calleth to Hatach, of the eunuchs of the king, whom he hath stationed before her, and giveth him a charge for Mordecai, to know what this <FI>is<Fi> , and wherefore this <FI>is<Fi> .”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Esther 4:5 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Esther 1:10On the seventh day, when the king’s heart was merry with wine, he ordered the seven eunuchs who served him—Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carkas—
- Esther 1:12Queen Vashti, however, refused to come at the king’s command brought by his eunuchs. And the king became furious, and his anger burned within him.
- Romans 12:15Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.
- 1 Corinthians 12:26If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.
- Philippians 2:4Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.
- Hebrews 4:15For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin.
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