Then called Esther for Hathach, one of the king's chamberlains, whom he had appointed to attend upon her, and charged him to go to Mordecai, to know what this was, and why it was.

So Hathach went forth to Mordecai unto the broad place of the city, which was before the king's gate.

Mordecai also gave him a copy of the written decree issued in Susa ordering their destruction, so that Hathach might show it to Esther, explain it to her, and command her to approach the king, implore his favor, and plead with him personally for her people.

And Hathach came and told Esther the words of Mordecai.

Then Esther spake unto Hathach, and gave him a message unto Mordecai'saying :