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Greek Esther 4:1

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Mordecai Seeks Esther’s Aid

4When Mordecai learned of all that had been done, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and sprinkled himself with ashes; then he rushed through the street of the city, shouting loudly: “An innocent nation is being destroyed!”*

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Cross references

  1. *2 Sam 3:31; 1 Kings 20:31; Jdt 4:10

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KJV 1900King James Version

When Mordecai perceived all that was done, Mordecai rent his clothes, and put on sackcloth with ashes, and went out into the midst of the city, and cried with a loud and a bitter cry;