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Esther 4:1-3 Esther Chapter 4

1 Mordecai Persuades Esther to Help
When Mordecai learned of all that had been done, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the city, wailing loudly and bitterly.

2 But he went only as far as the king’s gate, because no one clothed in sackcloth was allowed to enter it.

3 In every province to which the edict and order of the king came, there was great mourning among the Jews, with fasting, weeping and wailing. Many lay in sackcloth and ashes.

Cross References for Esther 4:1-3

Job 1:20 - At this, Job got up and tore his robe and shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground in worship Click to read the verse Job 1:20 Click to read the verse Job 1:20

Joshua 7:6 - Then Joshua tore his clothes and fell facedown to the ground before the ark of the Lord, remain... Click to read the verse Joshua 7:6 Click to read the verse Joshua 7:6

Genesis 27:34 - When Esau heard his father’s words, he burst out with a loud and bitter cry and said to his fat... Click to read the verse Genesis 27:34 Click to read the verse Genesis 27:34

Job 2:12 - When they saw him from a distance, they could hardly recognize him; they began to weep aloud, a... Click to read the verse Job 2:12 Click to read the verse Job 2:12

Acts 14:14 - But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard of this, they tore their clothes and rushed out i... Click to read the verse Acts 14:14 Click to read the verse Acts 14:14

2 Samuel 1:11 - Then David and all the men with him took hold of their clothes and tore them. Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 1:11 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 1:11

Matthew 11:21 - “Woe to you, Korazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! If the miracles that were performed in you had bee... Click to read the verse Matthew 11:21 Click to read the verse Matthew 11:21

2 Samuel 13:19 - Tamar put ashes on her head and tore the ornamented robe she was wearing. She put her hand on h... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 13:19 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 13:19

Job 42:6 - Therefore I despise myself and repent in dust and ashes.” Click to read the verse Job 42:6 Click to read the verse Job 42:6

Isaiah 58:5 - Is this the kind of fast I have chosen, only a day for a man to humble himself? Is it only for ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 58:5 Click to read the verse Isaiah 58:5

Isaiah 15:4 - Heshbon and Elealeh cry out, their voices are heard all the way to Jahaz. Therefore the armed m... Click to read the verse Isaiah 15:4 Click to read the verse Isaiah 15:4

Job 2:8 - Then Job took a piece of broken pottery and scraped himself with it as he sat among the ashes. Click to read the verse Job 2:8 Click to read the verse Job 2:8

Micah 1:8 - Weeping and Mourning Because of this I will weep and wail; I will go about barefoot and naked. ... Click to read the verse Micah 1:8 Click to read the verse Micah 1:8

Daniel 9:3 - So I turned to the Lord God and pleaded with him in prayer and petition, in fasting, and in sac... Click to read the verse Daniel 9:3 Click to read the verse Daniel 9:3

Esther 4:3 - In every province to which the edict and order of the king came, there was great mourning among... Click to read the verse Esther 4:3 Click to read the verse Esther 4:3

Jonah 3:4-9 - On the first day, Jonah started into the city. He proclaimed: “Forty more days and Nineveh will... Click to read the verse Jonah 3:4-9 Click to read the verse Jonah 3:4-9

Esther 3:8-13 - Then Haman said to King Xerxes, “There is a certain people dispersed and scattered among the pe... Click to read the verse Esther 3:8-13 Click to read the verse Esther 3:8-13

Ezekiel 21:6 - “Therefore groan, son of man! Groan before them with broken heart and bitter grief. Click to read the verse Ezekiel 21:6 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 21:6

Revelation 18:17-19 - In one hour such great wealth has been brought to ruin!’ “Every sea captain, and all who travel... Click to read the verse Revelation 18:17-19 Click to read the verse Revelation 18:17-19

Isaiah 22:4 - Therefore I said, “Turn away from me; let me weep bitterly. Do not try to console me over the d... Click to read the verse Isaiah 22:4 Click to read the verse Isaiah 22:4

Ezekiel 27:30-31 - They will raise their voice and cry bitterly over you; they will sprinkle dust on their heads a... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 27:30-31 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 27:30-31

Zephaniah 1:14 - The Great Day of the Lord “The great day of the Lord is near— near and coming quickly. Listen! ... Click to read the verse Zephaniah 1:14 Click to read the verse Zephaniah 1:14