KJV ORIGINAL
And the thing was known to Mordecai, who told it unto Esther the queen; and Esther certified the king thereof in Mordecai’s name.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Mordecai found out about this plot and told Queen Esther about it. Esther then reported it to the king, giving Mordecai credit for the information.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows how Mordecai discovered a plot against the king and faithfully reported it through Esther, demonstrating loyalty and integrity.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place during the reign of King Xerxes (Ahasuerus) in the Persian Empire around 480 BC. Two of the king's doorkeepers had plotted to assassinate him, and Mordecai, who sat at the king's gate as a court official, overheard their conspiracy. This act of loyalty would later prove crucial to the Jewish people's survival when Haman plotted against them.
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