Matthew Henry Presbyterian @wholebiblehenry

So strictly did the laws of Persia confine the wives, especially the king's wives, that it was not possible for Mordecai to have a conference with Esther about this important affair, but divers messages are here carried between them by Hatach, whom the king had appointed to attend her, and it seems he was one she could confide in. I.

Commenting on Esther 4:5-17

John Gill Reformed Baptist @doctorgill

And Hatach came and told Esther the words of Mordecai. Both the case of the Jews, and the cause of it, and what he would have her do at this critical juncture. And Hatach came and told Esther the words of Mordecai. Both the case of the Jews, and the cause of it, and what he would have her do at this critical juncture.

Keil & Delitzsch Lutheran @keilanddelitzsch

Est 4:9-11 When Hatach brought this information to Esther, she sent word by him to Mordochai, that she might not go in unto the king unsummoned. אל מ תּצוּהוּ, she ordered or commissioned him to Mordochai, viz., to tell him what follows, Est 4:11 : “All the king’s servants and the people of the king’s provinces (i.e., all the officers and subjects of the king)...

Commenting on Esther 4:9-11