Esther 4:2

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But he went only as far as the king’s gate, because the law prohibited anyone wearing sackcloth from entering that gate.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
He came even before the king’s gate, for no one is allowed inside the king’s gate clothed with sackcloth.
World English Bible (WEB)
And came{H935}{(H8799)} even before{H6440} the king's{H4428} gate{H8179}: for none might enter{H935}{(H8800)} into the king's{H4428} gate{H8179} clothed{H3830} with sackcloth{H8242}.
Strong's King James
He went as far as the king's gate, for no one was to enter the king's gate clothed in sackcloth.
The F.O.G
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and he cometh in unto the front of the gate of the king, but none is to come in unto the gate of the king with a sackcloth-garment.
Young's Literal Translation

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