Ester 4:14-16 NVIPT

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Esther 4:5-17

So strictly did the laws of Persia confine the wives, especially the king's wives, that it was not possible for Mordecai to have a conference with Esther about this important affair, but divers messages are here carried between them by Hatach, whom the king had appointed to attend her, and it seems he was one she could confide in. I. She sent to Mordecai to know more particularly and fully what the trouble was which he was now lamenting (Est. 4:5) and why it was that he would not put off his... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Esther 4:14

For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time ,.... And will not speak to the king in favour of the Jews, because of the danger she would be exposed to in doing it: then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place ; Mordecai seemed confident of it, that by some means or another the Jews would be delivered; if not through the intercession of Esther, yet from some other quarter, or by some other hand: but thou and thy father's house shall be... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Esther 4:15

Then Esther bade them return Mordecai this answer. Which follows, and was sent by the messengers she sent the above to him. read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Esther 4:16

Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan ,.... To acquaint them with what follows; but not to continue in a body together, which might cause suspicion of an ill design in them; according to the latter Targum, 12,000 chosen priests were found in it; but that must be an exaggeration of their number; it can hardly be thought there were so many Jews in all there: and fast ye for me ; that is, pray for her, that she might have courage to go in to the king, and meet with... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Esther 4:14

Then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise - He had a confidence that deliverance would come by some means; and he thought that Esther would be the most likely; and that, if she did not use the influence which her providential station gave her, she would be highly culpable. And who knoweth whether thou art come - As if he had said, "Is it likely that Divine providence would have so distinguished thee, and raised thee from a state of abject obscurity,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Esther 4:16

Fast ye for me , and neither eat nor drink three days - What a strange thing, that still we hear nothing of prayer, nor of God! What is the ground on which we can account for this total silence? I know it not. She could not suppose there was any charm in fasting, sackcloth garments, and lying on the ground. If these were not done to turn away the displeasure of God, which seemed now to have unchained their enemies against them, what were they done for? If I perish ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 4:1-17

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 4:4-17

GRIEF OF ESTHER . HER COMMUNICATIONS WITH MORDECAI . SHE CONSENTS TO RISK MAKING AN APPEAL TO THE KING ( Esther 4:4-17 ). Esther, in the seclusion of the harem, knew nothing of what the king and Haman had determined on. No one in the palace suspected how vitally she was concerned in the matter, since none knew that she was a Jewess, and state affairs are not commonly discussed between an Oriental monarch and a young wife. It was known, however, that she took... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 4:13-17

A bold faith. I. DIFFICULTIES DO NOT DAUNT THE STRONG . Mordecai quite understood the force of the twofold barrier to Esther's appealing to the king. Yet if it had been a hundredfold he would have urged her to face it. Neither a legal folly nor any amount of personal risk could justify irresolution or inaction when a whole people might be saved by a bold attempt. Obstacles that seem insurmountable in ordinary times dwindle much in presence of great emergencies. II. IF ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 4:14

Then shall there enlargemt, or respiration ( marg . literally, "breath"), and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place . Mordecai is confident that God will not allow the destruction of his people. Without naming his name, he implies a trust in his gracious promises, and a conviction that Haman's purpose will be frustrated; how, he knows not, but certainly in some way or other. If deliverance does not come through Esther, then it will arise from some other quarter . But thou and... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Esther 4:5-17

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Esther 4:14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Esther 4:15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Esther 4:16

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Esther 4:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Esther 4:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 4:1-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 4:4-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 4:13-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Esther 4:14

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