Esther 2:22

Modern

When Mordecai learned of the plot, he reported it to Queen Esther, and she informed the king on Mordecai’s behalf.

Traditional

And the thing was known to Mordecai, who told it unto Esther the queen; and Esther certified the king thereof in Mordecai’s name.

Literal

And the matter became known to Mordecai, and he declared it to Esther the queen. And Esther spoke to the king in the name of Mordecai.

Latin

Quod Mardochæum non latuit, statimque nuntiavit reginæ Esther: et illa regi ex nomine Mardochæi, qui ad se rem detulerat.

Hebrew

English

When Mordecai learned of the plot, he reported it to Queen Esther, and she informed the king on Mordecai’s behalf.

Queen Esther received the information. The fastest and safest way to inform the king was through her.
Although Esther could have taken credit for the information to promote herself, she credited Mordecai for the report, which becomes important later in the story (Esther 6:1–3).

Theme notes and profiles

Esther 6:1–2
That night sleep escaped the king; so he ordered the Book of Records, the Chronicles, to be brought in and read to him.
Acts 23:12–22
When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul.
Ecclesiastes 10:20
Do not curse the king even in your thoughts, or curse the rich even in your bedroom, for a bird of the air may carry your words, and a winged creature may report your speech.
Romans 11:33
O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways!
Philippians 2:4
Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

Esther: Jewish queen of Persia; saved her people from genocide Mordecai: Esther's cousin, a Jewish leader in the Persian court