Translations
Modern
Then Esther summoned Hathach, one of the king’s eunuchs appointed to her, and she dispatched him to Mordecai to learn what was troubling him and why.
Traditional
Then called Esther for Hatach, one of the king’s chamberlains, whom he had appointed to attend upon her, and gave him a commandment to Mordecai, to know what it was, and why it was.
Literal
And Esther called to Hathach from the eunuchs of the king, whom he had caused to stand before her face, and she commanded him concerning Mordecai, to know what this was, and on account of what this was.
Latin
Accitoque Athach eunucho, quem rex ministrum ei dederat, præcepit ei ut iret ad Mardochæum, et disceret ab eo cur hoc faceret.
Original
Hebrew
English
Then Esther summoned Hathach, one of the king’s eunuchs appointed to her, and she dispatched him to Mordecai to learn what was troubling him and why.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
People
Esther: Jewish queen of Persia; saved her people from genocide Hathach: A eunuch in the court of King Ahasuerus Mordecai: Esther's cousin, a Jewish leader in the Persian court
Glossary
Topics
Chamberlain: An officer of a King Hatach: A Chamberlain in the Court of Ahasuerus Select Readings: Esther's Triumph