Esther 3:3

King James Version (KJV)

Then the king's servants, which were in the king's gate, said unto Mordecai, Why transgressest thou the king's commandment?

American Standard Version (ASV)

Then the king's servants, that were in the king's gate, said unto Mordecai, Why transgressest thou the king's commandment?

World English Bible (WEB)

Then the king's servants, who were in the king's gate, said to Mordecai, "Why do you disobey the king's commandment?"

Esther 3:3 Cross References

Exodus 1:17

But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive.

Esther 3:2

And all the king's servants, that were in the king's gate, bowed, and reverenced Haman: for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence.

Matthew 15:2

Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.