Esther 3:3

Then the king's servants, which were in the king's gate, said unto Mordecai, Why transgressest thou the king's commandment?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Esther 3:3

BSB

Then the royal servants at the king's gate asked Mordecai, "Why do you disobey the command of the king?"

AKJV

Then the king's servants, which were in the king's gate, said to Mordecai, Why transgress you the king's commandment?

CPDV

The king's servants, who presided over the doors of the palace, said to him, "Why do you, more than the others, not observe the king's command?"

ERV

Then the king's servants, that were in the king's gate, said unto Mordecai, Why transgressest thou the king's commandment?

NHEB

Then the king's servants, who were in the King's Gate, said to Mordecai, "Why do you disobey the king's commandment?"

SMT

And the king's servants that were in the king's gate will say to Mordecai, Wherefore dost thou pass by the king's Command?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Esther 3:3

Thentheking'sH4428Noun Masculine servantsH5650Noun Masculinewhichwereintheking'sH4428Noun Masculine gateH8179Noun Masculine saidH559VerbuntoMordecaiH4782Proper Name MasculineWhytransgressestH5674Verbthoutheking'sH4428Noun Masculine commandmentH4687Noun Feminine

Commentary for Esther 3:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Esther 3:3

Summary

Officials question Mordecai's disobedience

Place

King's gate

Event

Officials question Mordecai

Estimated Time Period

c. 478 BC