Esther 4:5-10

5So Esther called for Hathach, one of the king’s eunuchs who had been placed at her service, and instructed him to find out the cause and reason for Mordecai’s behavior.

6So Hathach went to Mordecai at the plaza of the city in front of the king’s gate.

7Then Mordecai related to him everything that had happened to him, even the specific amount of money that Haman had offered to pay to the king’s treasuries for the Jews to be destroyed.

8He also gave him a written copy of the law that had been disseminated in Susa for their destruction so that he could show it to Esther and talk to her about it. He also gave instructions that she should go to the king to implore him and petition him on behalf of her people.

9So Hathach returned and related Mordecai’s instructions to Esther.

10Then Esther replied to Hathach with instructions for Mordecai: