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PARALLEL BIBLE - Esther 4:11


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King James Bible - Esther 4:11

All the king's servants, and the people of the king's provinces, do know, that whosoever, whether man or woman, shall come unto the king into the inner court, who is not called, there is one law of his to put him to death, except such to whom the king shall hold out the golden sceptre, that he may live: but I have not been called to come in unto the king these thirty days.

World English Bible

"All the king's servants, and the people of the king's provinces, know, that whoever, whether man or woman, comes to the king into the inner court without being called, there is one law for him, that he be put to death, except those to whom the king might hold out the golden scepter, that he may live. I have not been called to come in to the king these thirty days."

Douay-Rheims - Esther 4:11

All the king's servants, and all the provinces that are under his dominion, know, that whosoever, whether man or woman, cometh into the king's inner court, who is not called for, is immediately to be put to death without any delay: except the king shall hold out the golden sceptre to him, in token of clemency, that so he may live. How then can I go in to the king, who for these thirty days now have not been called unto him?

Webster's Bible Translation

All the king's servants, and the people of the king's provinces, do know, that whoever, whether man or woman, shall come to the king into the inner court, who is not called, there is one law of his to put him to death, except him to whom the king shall hold out the golden scepter, that he may live: but I have not been called to come in to the king these thirty days.

Original Hebrew

כל
3605 עבדי 5650 המלך 4428 ועם 5971 מדינות 4082 המלך 4428 ידעים 3045 אשׁר 834 כל 3605  אישׁ 376  ואשׁה 802  אשׁר 834  יבוא 935  אל 413  המלך 4428 אל 413  החצר 2691  הפנימית 6442 אשׁר 834 לא 3808  יקרא 7121  אחת 259  דתו 1881  להמית 4191  לבד 905  מאשׁר 834  יושׁיט 3447 לו  המלך 4428 את 853  שׁרביט 8275 הזהב 2091 וחיה 2421 ואני 589 לא 3808  נקראתי 7121 לבוא 935 אל 413  המלך 4428  זה 2088  שׁלושׁים 7970 יום׃ 3117

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VERSE (11) -
Es 5:1

SEV Biblia, Chapter 4:11

Todos los siervos del rey, y el pueblo de las provincias del rey saben, que todo varón o mujer que entra al rey al patio de adentro sin ser llamado, por una sola ley ha de morir; salvo aquel a quien el rey extendiere la vara de oro, el cual vivirá; y yo no he sido llamada para entrar al rey estos treinta días.

Clarke's Bible Commentary - Esther 4:11

Verse 11. Into the inner court] We have already seen that the Persian sovereigns affected the highest degree of
majesty, even to the assuming of Divine honours. No man nor woman dared to appear unveiled before them, without hazarding their lives; into the inner chamber of the harem no person ever entered but the king, and the woman he had chosen to call thither. None even of his courtiers or ministers dared to appear there; nor the most beloved of his concubines, except led thither by himself, or ordered to come to him. Here was Esther's difficulty; and that difficulty was now increased by the circumstance of her not having been sent for to the king's bed for thirty days. In the last verse of the preceding chapter we find that the king and Haman sat down to drink. It is very likely that this wicked man had endeavoured to draw the king's attention from the queen, that his affection might be lessened, as he must have known something of the relationship between her and Mordecai; and consequently viewed her as a person who, in all probability, might stand much in the way of the accomplishment of his designs. I cannot but think that he had been the cause why Esther had not seen the king for thirty days.

John Gill's Bible Commentary

Ver. 11. All the king’s
servants and the people of the king’s provinces do know , etc.] Not only the princes and courtiers, but all the king’s subjects, the meanest of them; there is scarce a person throughout the whole empire, to whom the following law is not known; this is said, to show how notorious it was: that whosoever, whether man or woman, shall come unto the king into the inner court, who is not called, there is one law of his to put him to death ; according to the former Targum, Human got this law to be made now, to prevent any application to the king about this affair; but then it would not have been so universally known as before declared; and it appears that there was such a law among the Medes, made by Dejoces, that none should go into the king’s presence, but all should be done by messengers f128 ; and this was altered among the Persians, for the seven princes that slew Smerdis made an agreement, that whoever of them was chosen king, the rest should have the liberty of going unto him when they pleased, without a messenger to introduce them f129 ; it seems by this account it was death to go into the inner parlour, where the king usually was, without leave, or being called; this was made both for the king’s safety, and for awe and reverence of his majesty, and to prevent any insinuations into him by illdesigning persons: except such to whom the king shall hold out the golden sceptre, that he may live ; which, whether he would or not, was very precarious; so that a person ran a great risk to go in uncalled: but I have not been called to go in unto the king these thirty days ; which looked as if the king had not that fond affection for her he formerly had; and therefore there was greater danger in going in to him uncalled, and the less hope of success.

Matthew Henry Commentary

Verses 5-17 - We are prone to shrink from services that are attended with
peril of loss. But when the cause of Christ and his people demand it, we mus take up our cross, and follow him. When Christians are disposed to consult their own ease or safety, rather than the public good, the should be blamed. The law was express, all knew it. It is not thus in the court of the King of kings: to the footstool of his throne of grac we may always come boldly, and may be sure of an answer of peace to the prayer of faith. We are welcome, even into the holiest, through the blood of Jesus. Providence so ordered it, that, just then, the king' affections had cooled toward Esther; her faith and courage thereby wer the more tried; and God's goodness in the favour she now found with the king, thereby shone the brighter. Haman no doubt did what he could to set the king against her. Mordecai suggests, that it was a cause which one way or other, would certainly be carried, and which therefore sh might safely venture in. This was the language of strong faith, whic staggered not at the promise when the danger was most threatening, but against hope believed in hope. He that by sinful devices will save his life, and will not trust God with it in the way of duty, shall lose is in the way of sin. Divine Providence had regard to this matter, in bringing Esther to be queen. Therefore thou art bound in gratitude to do this service for God and his church, else thou dost not answer the end of thy being raised up. There is wise counsel and design in all the providences of God, which will prove that they are all intended for the good of the church. We should, every one, consider for what end God ha put us in the place where we are, and study to answer that end: an take care that we do not let it slip. Having solemnly commended ou souls and our cause to God, we may venture upon his service. All dangers are trifling compared with the danger of losing our souls. But the trembling sinner is often as much afraid of casting himself without reserve, upon the Lord's free mercy, as Esther was of comin before the king. Let him venture, as she did, with earnest prayer an supplication, and he shall fare as well and better than she did. The cause of God must prevail: we are safe in being united to it __________________________________________________________________


Original Hebrew

כל 3605 עבדי 5650 המלך 4428 ועם 5971 מדינות 4082 המלך 4428 ידעים 3045 אשׁר 834 כל 3605  אישׁ 376  ואשׁה 802  אשׁר 834  יבוא 935  אל 413  המלך 4428 אל 413  החצר 2691  הפנימית 6442 אשׁר 834 לא 3808  יקרא 7121  אחת 259  דתו 1881  להמית 4191  לבד 905  מאשׁר 834  יושׁיט 3447 לו  המלך 4428 את 853  שׁרביט 8275 הזהב 2091 וחיה 2421 ואני 589 לא 3808  נקראתי 7121 לבוא 935 אל 413  המלך 4428  זה 2088  שׁלושׁים 7970 יום׃ 3117


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