Esther 4:5 “Then Esther summoned Hathach, one of the king’s eunuchs appointed to h…”

Esther 4:5

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

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

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.

American Standard Version

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then called Ester Hatach one of the Kings eunuches, whom he had appointed to serue her, and gaue him a commandement vnto Mordecai, to knowe what it was, and why it was.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

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 [is], and wherefore this [is].

Bible in Basic English

Then Esther sent for Hathach, one of the king's unsexed servants whom he had given her for waiting on her, and she gave him orders to go to Mordecai and see what this was and why it was.

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Cross references

“appointed to attend upon her”

Esther 1:10 Esther 1:12

Esther 1:10 · BSB

On 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 1:12 · BSB

Queen 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.

“to know”

1 Corinthians 12:26 Romans 12:15 Philippians 2:4 Hebrews 4:15

1 Corinthians 12:26 · BSB

If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.

Romans 12:15 · BSB

Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.

Philippians 2:4 · BSB

Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

Hebrews 4:15 · BSB

For 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.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

4When Esther’s maidens and eunuchs came and told her about Mordecai, the queen was overcome with distress. She sent clothes for Mordecai to wear instead of his sackcloth, but he would not accept them.

6So Hathach went out to Mordecai in the city square in front of the king’s gate,

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