Translations
Modern
And every day Mordecai would walk back and forth in front of the court of the harem to learn about Esther’s welfare and what was happening to her.
Traditional
And Mordecai walked every day before the court of the women’s house, to know how Esther did, and what should become of her.
Literal
And in every day by day, Mordecai was going about before the face of the court of the house of the women to know the peace of Esther, and what was being done with her.
Latin
…qui deambulabat quotidie ante vestibulum domus, in qua electæ virgines servabantur, curam agens salutis Esther, et scire volens quid ei accideret.
Original
Hebrew
English
And every day Mordecai would walk back and forth in front of the court of the harem to learn about Esther’s welfare and what was happening to her.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
People
Esther: Jewish queen of Persia; saved her people from genocide Mordecai: Esther's cousin, a Jewish leader in the Persian court
Glossary
Topics
Chamberlain: An officer of a King Marriage: Wives Taken by Edict Woman: Generally Lived in a Separated Apartment or Tent Women: had Separate Apartments in Dwellings