Esther 4:17

So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

So Mordecai went away and did just as Esther had commanded him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him.
- American Standard Version (1901)

So Mordecai went away and did everything as Esther had said.
- Basic English Bible

And Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him.
- Darby Bible

So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him.
- Webster's Bible

So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him.
- World English Bible

And Mordecai passeth on, and doth according to all that Esther hath charged upon him.
- Youngs Literal Bible

So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Esther 4:17

4:16 Fast - And pray; so as you use to do, leave off your common dinners by day, and suppers at night, and eat and drink no more than mere necessity requires; that so you may give yourselves to constant and fervent prayers. Maidens - Which she had chosen to attend upon her person, and were doubtless either of the Jewish nation, or Proselytes. Which is not, &c. - Which may belong, either to the thing only, that as they did fast, so she would. Or, rather, to the time of three days and three nights; for so she might do, though she went to the king on the third day. For the fast began at evening, and so she might continue her fast three whole nights, and two whole days, and the greatest part of the third; a part of a day being reputed a day in the account of scripture, and other authors: of which see on #Matt 12:40|. Yea, she might fast all that day too: for it is probable she went not to the king 'till he had dined; when she supposed she might find him in the most mild and pleasant humour, and then returned to her apartment, where she fasted 'till the evening.