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Esther 4:13

King James Version (KJV)

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Esther 4:13

Verse 13 of 17

Scripture focus

Then Mordecai commanded to answer Esther, Think not with thyself that thou shalt escape in the king’s house, more than all the Jews.

Esther 4:13 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Esther 4:13

Theological / Devotional

Think not with thyself. That is, “imagine not in your mind.” Her favored position would not protect her from Hainan’s wrath. Her racial identity was known to at least some in the palace (see on v. 8), and those who had informed Hainan concerning Mordecai could be expected to do the same with regard to Esther. Hainan would not feel safe so long as any Jew remained alive, particularly one so close to the king and so favored as Esther.

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