When the days of formal weeping passed, Joseph spoke to Pharaoh’s house saying, “If I’ve found favor in your eyes, please say in Pharaoh’s ears,
Esther 4:2 - Tree of Life Version He went only as far as the king’s gate, because no one could enter the king’s gate clothed in sackcloth. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 and came even before the king's gate: for none might enter into the king's gate clothed with sackcloth. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He came and stood before the king's gate, for no one might enter the king's gate clothed with sackcloth. American Standard Version (1901) and he came even before the king’s gate: for none might enter within the king’s gate clothed with sackcloth. Common English Bible He went only as far as the King’s Gate because it was against the law for anyone to pass through it wearing mourning clothes. Catholic Public Domain Version And the servants of the king, and his ministers, said, "Let young women be sought for the king, virgins and beautiful, English Standard Version 2016 He went up to the entrance of the king’s gate, for no one was allowed to enter the king’s gate clothed in sackcloth. |
When the days of formal weeping passed, Joseph spoke to Pharaoh’s house saying, “If I’ve found favor in your eyes, please say in Pharaoh’s ears,
When Mordecai learned all that was done, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the middle of the city crying out in a loud and bitter voice.
In each and every province where the king’s edict and law came, there was great mourning among the Jews, with fasting, weeping and wailing. Many put on sackcloth and ashes.
No? So what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine garments? Look, those who wear finery and live in luxury are in the palaces of kings!