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Esther 4:2 Cross-References
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“And came even before the king's gate: for none might enter into the king's gate clothed with sackcloth.”
Esther 4:2 (KJV)
Commentary on Esther 4:2
And came even before the king's gate: for none might enter into the king's gate clothed with sackcloth. Mordecai came to the king's gate—his normal workplace (2:19, 21; 3:2-3)—but couldn't enter due to mourning garments. Palace protocol forbade sackcloth within royal precincts, maintaining an aura of celebration and prosperity around the king. This detail is poignant: Mordecai's position at the gate gave him access and influence, but in his hour of greatest need, he was excluded. The restriction also prevented direct communication with Esther—he couldn't enter to inform her personally. This fo...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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