KJV ORIGINAL
So Hatach went forth to Mordecai unto the street of the city, which was before the king’s gate.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
So Hatach went out to Mordecai in the city street, which was in front of the king's gate.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows Hatach, Queen Esther's servant, going to meet Mordecai in the public area near the palace to find out what was troubling him.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the Persian Empire when Haman had just issued a decree to destroy all Jews throughout the kingdom. Mordecai was mourning publicly in sackcloth and ashes outside the palace gates, which prompted Queen Esther to send her servant Hatach to investigate. The 'king's gate' was a significant public area where officials conducted business and people gathered.
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