Berean Standard Bible
“But he went only as far as the king’s gate, because the law prohibited anyone wearing sackcloth from entering that gate.”
Haman has secured a decree to destroy the Jews, and Mordecai learns of it. The news shakes the Jewish community across the Persian Empire.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But he went only as far as the king’s gate, because the law prohibited anyone wearing sackcloth from entering that gate.
World English Bible (WEB)
He came even before the king’s gate, for no one is allowed inside the king’s gate clothed with sackcloth.
King James Version (KJV)
And came even before the king’s gate: for none might enter into the king’s gate clothed with sackcloth.
American Standard Version (ASV)
and he came even before the king`s gate: for none might enter within the king`s gate clothed with sackcloth.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
And he came even before the king's doorway; for no one might come inside the king's door clothed in haircloth.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Y vino hasta delante de la puerta del rey: porque no era lícito pasar adentro de la puerta del rey con vestido de saco.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Se detuvo ante la puerta del palacio, porque a nadie se le permitía entrar vestido de esa manera.
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