Esther Chapter 4 Flashcards

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What did Mordecai do when he learned what had happened?

He tore his clothes and put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the midst of the city. He cried out with a loud and bitter cry.

How far did Mordecai go and why?

He went as far as the king's gate for no one might enter the king's gate clothed with sackcloth.

No one might enter the king's gate clothed in what?

sackcloth

Where did the king's command and decree arrive?

every province Signup and view all the answers

What arrived in every province?

command and decree Signup and view all the answers

What happened in every province where the king's command and decree arrived?

There was great mourning among the Jews, with fasting, weeping, and wailing; and many lay in sackcloth and ashes. Signup and view all the answers

Who came and told Esther?

Esther's maids and eunuchs Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Esther when her maids and eunuchs told her?

She was deeply distressed Signup and view all the answers

What did Esther send to Mordecai and what did she want to take away from him?

garments; sackcloth Signup and view all the answers

What would Mordecai not do with the garments sent to him by Esther?

accept them Signup and view all the answers

Who did Esther call?

Hathach, one of the king's eunuchs whom he had appointed to her Signup and view all the answers

What did Esther give Hathach?

A command concerning Mordecai, to learn what and why this was. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Hathach go out to?

To Mordecai; in the city square; that was in front of the king's gate. Signup and view all the answers

What did Mordecai tell him?

All that had happened to him, and the sum of money that Haman had promised to pay into the king's treasuries to destroy the Jews. Signup and view all the answers

What did he give him a copy of?

The written decree of their destruction. Signup and view all the answers

Where was the copy of the written decree of their destruction given?

Shushan Signup and view all the answers

Why did he give Hathach the copy of the written decree for their destruction?

That he might show it to Esther and explain it to her, and that he might command her to go in to the king to make supplication to him and plead before him for her people. Signup and view all the answers

What did Hathach return and tell Esther?

The words of Mordecai Signup and view all the answers

What did Esther speak and give to Hathach?

A command for Mordecai Signup and view all the answers

All the king's and the people of the king's know that any or who goes into the court to the king, who has not been , he has but one : put all to , except the one to whom the king out the golden , that he may . Yet I have not been to go in to the these __ days.

servants; provinces; man; woman; inner; called; law; death; holds; sceptre; live; myself; called; king; thirty. Signup and view all the answers

What did they tell Mordecai?

Esther's words Signup and view all the answers

What did Mordecai tell them to answer Esther?

"Do not think in your heart that you will escape in the king's palace any more than all the other Jews." Signup and view all the answers

What would happen if Esther remains completely silent at this time?

Relief will arise from another place but her and her father's house will perish. Signup and view all the answers

Yet who whether you have come to the for such a __ as this?

knows; kingdom; time Signup and view all the answers

Who did Esther tell Mordecai to go and gather?

All the Jews in Shushan Signup and view all the answers

Why did Esther reply to Mordecai to go gather all the Jews who were present in Shushan?

To fast for her, neither eat nor drink for three days, night or day. Signup and view all the answers

What would Esther do likewise?

Her maids and she would fast. Signup and view all the answers

What is against the law?

To go to the king Signup and view all the answers

And so I will to the , which is against the ; and if I , I __!

go; king; law; perish; perish Signup and view all the answers

Where did Mordecai go and what did he do?

Went his way; according to all that Esther had commanded him. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Mordecai's Reaction

Mordecai tore his clothes and donned sackcloth and ashes upon learning of the decree.
He publicly mourned with loud cries, demonstrating deep distress over the situation affecting the Jews.

Entry Restrictions to the King's Gate

Mordecai reached the king's gate but could not enter while dressed in sackcloth, highlighting the strict decorum expected in the presence of the king.

Mourning among the Jews

The king's decree led to widespread mourning among the Jews across all provinces, characterized by fasting, weeping, and laying in sackcloth and ashes.

Esther's Distress and Response

Esther was informed of Mordecai's state by her servants and was deeply distressed herself.
She sent garments to Mordecai to help alleviate his grief, but he rejected them, indicating the severity of his sorrow.

Communication Between Esther and Mordecai

Esther sent Hathach, one of the king’s eunuchs, to inquire about Mordecai's distress.
Mordecai recounted the events and the sum offered by Haman to the king for the annihilation of the Jews.

The Written Decree

Mordecai provided Hathach with a copy of the decree for their destruction, located in Shushan, for Esther to see and understand the urgency of the situation.

Esther's Command to Fast

Mordecai emphasized the need for Esther to intervene with the king and urged her to plead for her people's safety.
Esther instructed Mordecai to gather all Jews in Shushan to fast on her behalf for three days, highlighting the collective effort needed.

Esther's Courage in Risking Her Life

Esther acknowledged the law prohibiting unauthorized entry to the king, stating the personal risk she faced in approaching him.
She resolved to approach the king despite the danger, demonstrating her commitment to her people’s cause.

Final Instructions and Compliance

Mordecai followed Esther's instructions, showing obedience and unity in their mission to save the Jewish people.

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