ESV Reformation Study Bible – Esth 4:8
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Esth 4:8

4:8 decree. Mordecai made sure that Esther not only was given a copy of the edict but had it explained to her (perhaps translated) before he charged her to entreat the king for mercy for her people. Mordecai’s previous command that Esther conceal her identity as a Jew is reversed (2:10).