Esther
“Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish.”
Esther 4:16
Esther 4:16 (KJV) speaks to courage, surrender, and boldness — words set in Esther, the account of God's hidden rescue of his people. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?”
Psalms 118:6“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
2 Timothy 1:7“So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.”
Hebrews 13:6“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
Psalms 27:1“Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.”
Psalms 27:3“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?”
Romans 8:31
Common questions
What does Esther 4:16 mean?
In the King James Version, Esther 4:16 reads: "Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish." The verse speaks to courage, surrender, and boldness. To read it well, take it in the flow of Esther 4 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Esther 4:16 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish." is Esther 4:16 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Esther chapter 4.
What are some related Bible verses to Esther 4:16?
Verses that sit beside Esther 4:16 include Psalms 118:6, 2 Timothy 1:7, and Hebrews 13:6. Reading them alongside Esther 4:16 deepens the theme of courage.
How can I pray with Esther 4:16?
Read Esther 4:16 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.