Esther 4:2

New Century Version

But Mordecai went only as far as the king’s gate, because no one was allowed to enter that gate dressed in rough cloth.

Cross References

Genesis 50:4

When this time of sorrow had ended, Joseph spoke to the king’s officers and said, “If you think well of me, please tell this to the king:

Esther 4:1

When Mordecai heard about all that had been done, he tore his clothes, put on rough cloth and ashes, and went out into the city crying loudly and painfully.

Esther 4:3

As the king’s order reached every area, there was great sadness and loud crying among the Jewish people. They fasted and cried out loud, and many of them lay down on rough cloth and ashes to show how sad they were.

Luke 7:25

What did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, people who have fine clothes and much wealth live in kings’ palaces.