Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Da gikk Hatak tilbake og fortalte Ester alt det Mordekai hadde sagt. Ester ba Hatak om å gå tilbake til Mordekai med denne beskjeden: «Alle kongens tjenere og folket i kongens provinser vet at enhver mann eller kvinne som går inn på den innerste gårdsplassen til kongen uten at kongen har sendt bud på ham, vil bli drept dersom ikke kongen rekker ut gullsepteret sitt mot ham. Da skal han leve. Selv er jeg ikke blitt kalt inn til kongen de siste 30 dagene.»
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes how Hatach, a messenger, told Esther what Mordecai had said. It highlights the communication between Esther and Mordecai through a trusted intermediary.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game where you can't talk directly to your friend. Instead, you ask another friend to tell your friend something important. That's what's happening here: Mordecai couldn't talk to Esther directly, so he asked Hatach to be the messenger.
Historical Background
The Book of Esther was likely written around the 5th century BC, possibly by an unknown author. It was written for the Jewish people living in Persia, recounting a story of a Jewish queen, Esther, who saved her people from destruction.
Living It Out Today
In a modern context, this verse can teach us about the importance of communication and the role of trusted intermediaries. For example, in a workplace, if you can't speak directly to your boss about a sensitive issue, finding a trusted colleague to convey your message can be crucial.
Hatach was likely used because of his trustworthiness and possibly his access to Esther, who was the queen and could not be easily approached by Mordecai.
What message did Mordecai send to Esther?
Mordecai sent a message to Esther about the plot to destroy the Jews, as described in the preceding verses, urging her to act.
How does this verse show trust?
This verse shows trust because Mordecai trusted Hatach to deliver his message to Esther, and Esther trusted Hatach to relay Mordecai's urgent message.
What can we learn about communication from Esther 4:9?
We can learn that sometimes, due to circumstances or roles, communication between two parties might need to be facilitated through a trusted third party.