Esther 4:2 - Tree of Life Version

² He went only as far as the king’s gate, because no one could enter the king’s gate clothed in sackcloth.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

² and came even before the king's gate: for none might enter into the king's gate clothed with sackcloth.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

² 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)

² and he came even before the king’s gate: for none might enter within the king’s gate clothed with sackcloth.

Common English Bible

² 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

² And the servants of the king, and his ministers, said, "Let young women be sought for the king, virgins and beautiful,

Esther 4:2 Tagairtí Cros

Genesis 50:4

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 4:1

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.

Esther 4:3

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.

Luke 7:25

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!