Esther 4:2-4

GOD’S WORD Translation

² He even went right up to the king’s gate. (No one could enter it wearing sackcloth.)

³ In every province touched by the king’s command and decree, the Jews went into mourning, fasting, weeping, and wailing. Many put on sackcloth and ashes.

Esther’s Problem

⁴ Esther’s servants and eunuchs came and informed her ⌞about Mordecai⌟. The queen was stunned. She sent clothing for Mordecai to put on in place of his sackcloth, but he refused to accept it.