Translations
Modern
When Mordecai learned of all that had happened, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the middle of the city, wailing loudly and bitterly.
Traditional
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;
Literal
And Mordecai knew all that had been done, and Mordecai tore his clothes, and he put on sackcloth and ashes, and he went out into the midst of the city, and he cried out with a cry great and bitter.
Latin
Quæ cum audisset Mardochæus, scidit vestimenta sua, et indutus est sacco, spargens cinerem capiti: et in platea mediæ civitatis voce magna clamabat, ostendens amaritudinem animi sui,
Original
Hebrew
English
When Mordecai learned of all that had happened, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the middle of the city, wailing loudly and bitterly.
Notes
Mordecai's intense reaction showed deep sorrow and mourning (see 2 Samuel 1:11; Ezra 9; Jonah 3:5–9).
People
Mordecai: Esther's cousin, a Jewish leader in the Persian court
Glossary
Topics
Ashes: A Symbol of Mourning Esther: Fasts on Account of the Decree to Destroy the Israelites Haman: Hanged Prophecies Concerning Israel: Captivity of are Saved by Esther Sackcloth was Worn with Ashes on the Head Select Readings: Esther's Triumph Servant: The Jews in Babylon