Esther 4:1

Now when Mordecai knew all that was done, Mordecai tore his clothes, and put on sackcloth with ashes, and went out into the midst of the city, and cried with a loud and a bitter cry.

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In The King James Version

When Mordecai perceived all that was done, Mordecai rent his clothes, and put on sackcloth with ashes, and went out into the midst of the city, and cried with a loud and a bitter cry;

In Context

2And he came even before the king's gate, for none might enter inside the king's gate clothed with sackcloth.

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Cross References

Genesis 37:34And Jacob rent his garments, and put sackcloth upon his loins, and mourned for his son many days.

2 Samuel 1:11Then David took hold on his clothes, and tore them, and likewise all the men who were with him.

Esther 3:8And Haman said to king Ahasuerus, There is a certain people scattered abroad and dispersed among the peoples in all the provinces of thy kingdom, and their laws are diverse from [those of] every people, nor do they keep the king's

Job 1:20Then Job arose, and tore his robe, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped.

Job 42:6Therefore I abhor [myself], and repent in dust and ashes.

Isaiah 22:4Therefore I said, Look away from me. I will weep bitterly. Labor not to comfort me for the destruction of the daughter of my people.

Matthew Henry on Esther 4:1

We left God's Isaac bound upon the altar and ready to be sacrificed, and the enemies triumphing in the prospect of it; but things here begin to work towards a deliverance, and they begin at the right end. I. The Jews' friends lay to heart the danger and lament it, ver. 1-4 . II. Matters are concerted between Mordecai and Esther for the preventing of it. 1. Esther enquires into this case, and receives a particular account of it, ver. 5-7 . 2. Mordecai urges her to intercede with the king for a revocation of the… Read the whole commentary →

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