Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
And the matter became known to Mordecai and he told [it] to Queen Esther, and Esther told [it] to the king in the name of Mordecai.
New American Standard Bible
But the
King James Version
And the thing was known to Mordecai, who told it unto Esther the queen; and Esther certified the king thereof in Mordecai's name.
Holman Bible
When Mordecai learned of the plot, he reported it to Queen Esther, and she told the king on Mordecai’s behalf.
International Standard Version
When Mordecai learned about the plot, he told Queen Esther, and she told the king in Mordecai's name.
A Conservative Version
And the thing became known to Mordecai, who showed it to Esther the queen, and Esther told the king [of it] in Mordecai's name.
American Standard Version
And the thing became known to Mordecai, who showed it unto Esther the queen; and Esther told the king thereof in Mordecai's name.
Amplified
But the plot became known to Mordecai, who informed Queen Esther, and Esther told the king in Mordecai’s name.
Bible in Basic English
And Mordecai, having knowledge of their purpose, sent word of it to Esther the queen; and Esther gave the news to the king in Mordecai's name.
Darby Translation
And the thing became known to Mordecai, and he related it to Esther the queen, and Esther told it to the king in Mordecai's name.
Julia Smith Translation
And the word will be known to Mordecai, and he will announce to Esther the queen; and Esther will tell to the king in the name of Mordecai.
King James 2000
And the thing was known to Mordecai, who told it unto Esther the queen; and Esther informed the king of it in Mordecai's name.
Modern King James verseion
And the thing was known to Mordecai, who told Esther the queen. And Esther told the king in Mordecai's name.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
whereof Mordecai gat knowledge, and told it unto queen Esther, and Esther certified the king thereof in Mordecai's name.
NET Bible
When Mordecai learned of the conspiracy, he informed Queen Esther, and Esther told the king in Mordecai's behalf.
New Heart English Bible
This thing became known to Mordecai, who informed Esther the queen; and Esther informed the king in Mordecai's name.
The Emphasized Bible
but the thing became known to Mordecai, who told it unto Esther the queen, - and Esther told it unto the king, in the name of Mordecai.
Webster
And the thing was known to Mordecai, who told it to Esther the queen; and Esther certified the king of it in Mordecai's name.
World English Bible
This thing became known to Mordecai, who informed Esther the queen; and Esther informed the king in Mordecai's name.
Youngs Literal Translation
and the thing is known to Mordecai, and he declareth it to Esther the queen, and Esther speaketh to the king in the name of Mordecai,
Themes
Conspiracy » Instances of » Ahasuerus
Esther » Tells the king of the plot against his life
Loyalty » Instances of » Mordecai
Mordecai » Informs ahasuerus of a conspiracy against his life and is rewarded
Topics
Interlinear
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Nagad
Word Count of 20 Translations in Esther 2:22
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Plot Against The King
21 In those days Mordecai [was] sitting at the gate of the king. Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's eunuchs from the keepers of the threshold, became angry and they conspired {to assassinate} King Ahasuerus. 22 And the matter became known to Mordecai and he told [it] to Queen Esther, and Esther told [it] to the king in the name of Mordecai. 23 And the matter was investigated and found [to be so]; and the two of them were hanged on [the] gallows, and it was written in the scroll of the events of the days before the presence of the king.
Cross References
Esther 6:1-2
During that night the king's sleep escaped [him], and he gave orders to bring the {scroll of records and chronicles}, and they were read before the king.
Ecclesiastes 10:20
Do not curse the king even in your thoughts, and do not curse the rich even in your own bedroom, for a bird of the sky may carry your voice; a winged messenger may repeat your words.
Acts 23:12-22
And [when it] was day, the Jews made a conspiracy [and] bound themselves under a curse, saying [they would] neither eat nor drink until they had killed Paul.
Romans 11:33
Oh, the depth of the riches and the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How unsearchable [are] his judgments and [how] incomprehensible [are] his ways!
Philippians 2:4
each of you not looking out for {your own interests}, but also each of you [for] {the interests} of others.