Esther 4:2

And came even before the king's gate: for none might enter into the king's gate clothed with sackcloth.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Esther 4:2

BSB
But he went only as far as the king's gate, because the law prohibited anyone wearing sackcloth from entering that gate.
AKJV
And came even before the king's gate: for none might enter into the king's gate clothed with sackcloth.
CPDV
And he continued with this lamenting, even up to the gate of the palace, for no one clothed with sackcloth is permitted to enter the king's court.
ERV
and he came even before the king's gate: for none might enter within the king's gate clothed with sackcloth.
NHEB
He came even before the King's Gate, for no one is allowed inside the King's Gate clothed with sackcloth.
SMT
And he will come even before the king's gate: for none to come into the king's gate in putting on sackcloth.

Commentary for Esther 4:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Esther 4:2
Summary
Mordecai stops at palace gate in mourning attire
Place
King's gate
Event
Mordecai prevented from entering
Estimated Time Period
c. 470 BC
Category
Narrative