Esther 4:5 · KJV

"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."

King James Version

Passage Context

³And in every province, whithersoever the king's commandment and his decree came, there was great mourning among the Jews, and fasting, and weeping, and wailing; and many lay in sackcloth and ashes.

⁴So Esther's maids and her chamberlains came and told it her. Then was the queen exceedingly grieved; and she sent raiment to clothe Mordecai, and to take away his sackcloth from him: but he received it not.

⁵Then 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.

⁶So Hatach went forth to Mordecai unto the street of the city, which was before the king's gate.

⁷And Mordecai told him of all that had happened unto him, and of the sum of the money that Haman had promised to pay to the king's treasuries for the Jews, to destroy them.

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Reflection Questions

How do you seek to understand others' feelings?

What does it mean to you to ask questions in difficult situations?

When have you felt the need to clarify a situation with someone?

Life Application

communication

Make it a habit to ask questions when someone seems upset to understand their perspective.

empathy

Practice empathy by actively listening to others' concerns.

People in This Verse

EstherOT

Esther, originally named Hadassah, was a Jewish woman who became queen of Persia. Her story illustrates themes of bravery and identity.

First appearance: Esther 2:5

HatachOT

Hatach is one of the king's chamberlains assigned to attend Esther. He serves as a messenger between Esther and Mordecai.

First appearance: Esther 4:5

Places in This Verse

Shushan(Susa, Iran today)

Shushan was the winter capital of the Persian Empire, known for its grandeur and significance in Jewish history.

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