Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
When Mordecai learned about the plot, he told Queen Esther, and she told the king in Mordecai's name.
New American Standard Bible
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King James Version
And the thing was known to Mordecai, who told it unto Esther the queen; and Esther certified the king thereof in Mordecai's name.
Holman Bible
When Mordecai learned of the plot, he reported it to Queen Esther, and she told the king on Mordecai’s behalf.
A Conservative Version
And the thing became known to Mordecai, who showed it to Esther the queen, and Esther told the king [of it] in Mordecai's name.
American Standard Version
And the thing became known to Mordecai, who showed it unto Esther the queen; and Esther told the king thereof in Mordecai's name.
Amplified
But the plot became known to Mordecai, who informed Queen Esther, and Esther told the king in Mordecai’s name.
Bible in Basic English
And Mordecai, having knowledge of their purpose, sent word of it to Esther the queen; and Esther gave the news to the king in Mordecai's name.
Darby Translation
And the thing became known to Mordecai, and he related it to Esther the queen, and Esther told it to the king in Mordecai's name.
Julia Smith Translation
And the word will be known to Mordecai, and he will announce to Esther the queen; and Esther will tell to the king in the name of Mordecai.
King James 2000
And the thing was known to Mordecai, who told it unto Esther the queen; and Esther informed the king of it in Mordecai's name.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And the matter became known to Mordecai and he told [it] to Queen Esther, and Esther told [it] to the king in the name of Mordecai.
Modern King James verseion
And the thing was known to Mordecai, who told Esther the queen. And Esther told the king in Mordecai's name.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
whereof Mordecai gat knowledge, and told it unto queen Esther, and Esther certified the king thereof in Mordecai's name.
NET Bible
When Mordecai learned of the conspiracy, he informed Queen Esther, and Esther told the king in Mordecai's behalf.
New Heart English Bible
This thing became known to Mordecai, who informed Esther the queen; and Esther informed the king in Mordecai's name.
The Emphasized Bible
but the thing became known to Mordecai, who told it unto Esther the queen, - and Esther told it unto the king, in the name of Mordecai.
Webster
And the thing was known to Mordecai, who told it to Esther the queen; and Esther certified the king of it in Mordecai's name.
World English Bible
This thing became known to Mordecai, who informed Esther the queen; and Esther informed the king in Mordecai's name.
Youngs Literal Translation
and the thing is known to Mordecai, and he declareth it to Esther the queen, and Esther speaketh to the king in the name of Mordecai,
Themes
Conspiracy » Instances of » Ahasuerus
Esther » Tells the king of the plot against his life
Loyalty » Instances of » Mordecai
Mordecai » Informs ahasuerus of a conspiracy against his life and is rewarded
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Esther 2:22
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Plot Against The King
21 At that time when Mordecai was sitting in the king's gate, Bigthan and Teresh, two of the king's eunuchs among those who guarded the threshold, became angry and conspired to assassinate King Ahasuerus. 22 When Mordecai learned about the plot, he told Queen Esther, and she told the king in Mordecai's name. 23 After the matter had been fully investigated, Bigthan and Teresh were hanged on a pole, and this was recorded in the Book of the Chronicles in the presence of the king.
Cross References
Esther 6:1-2
That night the king could not sleep, so he gave instructions to bring the book of records, the chronicles, and they were read to the king.
Ecclesiastes 10:20
Do not curse the king, even in your thoughts. Do not curse the rich, even in your bedroom. For a bird will fly by and tell what you say, or something with wings may talk about it.
Acts 23:12-22
In the morning, the Jewish leaders formed a conspiracy and took an oath not to eat or drink anything before they had killed Paul.
Romans 11:33
O how deep are God's riches, and wisdom, and knowledge! How unfathomable are his decisions and unexplainable are his ways!
Philippians 2:4
Do not be concerned about your own interests, but also be concerned about the interests of others.