Esther 4:5

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.

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Other Translations for Esther 4:5

BSB

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.

AKJV

Then called Esther for Hatach, one of the king's chamberlains, whom he had appointed to attend on her, and gave him a commandment to Mordecai, to know what it was, and why it was.

CPDV

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.

ERV

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.

NHEB

Then Esther called for Hathach, one of the king's eunuchs, whom he had appointed to attend her, and commanded him to go to Mordecai, to find out what this was, and why it was.

SMT

And Esther will call to Hatach from the king's eunuchs, whom he caused to stand before her, and she will give him a charge to Mordecai, to know what this, and for what this.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Esther 4:5

ThencalledH7121Verb EstherH635Proper Name FeminineforHatachH2047Proper Name Masculineoneoftheking'sH4428Noun Masculine chamberlainsH5631Noun MasculinewhomhehadappointedH5975VerbtoattendH6440Noun MasculineuponherandgavehimacommandmentH6680VerbtoMordecaiH4782Proper Name MasculinetoknowH3045Verbwhatitwasandwhyitwas

Commentary for Esther 4:5

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

Overview of Esther 4:5

Summary

Esther summons messenger to learn Mordecai's situation

Place

Palace

Event

Esther sends messenger

Estimated Time Period

c. 470 BC