In those days while Mordecai was sitting at the king’s gate, Bigthan and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs who guarded the doorway, became angry and conspired to assassinate King Ahasuerus.
Esther 2:19 - Tree of Life Version When the virgins were assembled a second time, Mordecai was sitting in the king’s gate. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai sat in the king's gate. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And when the maidens were gathered together the second time, Mordecai was sitting at the king's gate. American Standard Version (1901) And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai was sitting in the king’s gate. Common English Bible When they gathered the young women to the second women’s house, Mordecai was working for the king at the King’s Gate. English Standard Version 2016 Now when the virgins were gathered together the second time, Mordecai was sitting at the king’s gate. |
In those days while Mordecai was sitting at the king’s gate, Bigthan and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs who guarded the doorway, became angry and conspired to assassinate King Ahasuerus.
Yet all this does not satisfy me, as long as I see Mordecai the Jew sitting at the king’s gate.”
Haman went out that day happy and in good spirits. However, when Haman saw Mordecai at the king’s gate, and he did not rise or tremble before him, Haman was filled with rage against Mordecai.
Moreover, at Daniel’s request the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego over the administration of the province of Babylon, while Daniel remained at the royal court.