King James Version
What Does Esther 4:15 Mean?
“Then Esther bade them return Mordecai this answer,”
Context
13
Then Mordecai commanded to answer Esther, Think not with thyself that thou shalt escape in the king's house, more than all the Jews.
14
For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father's house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this? enlargement: Heb. respiration
15
Then Esther bade them return Mordecai this answer,
16
Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish. present: Heb. found
17
So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him. went: Heb. passed
Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary**16. the sepulchres of David, and to the pool that was made, and unto the house of the mighty--**that is, along the precipitous cliffs of Zion [Barclay].
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Esther. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Esther 4:15 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.