12
Mordecai was relaxing in the courtyard with Gabatha and Tharra, two castrated men, attendants of King Artaxerxes who were guarding the courtyard.
13
He overheard their plans and investigated their intentions. He learned that they were preparing to attack King Artaxerxes, so he informed the king about them.
14
The king questioned the two eunuchs. Once they had confessed, they were taken away to be executed.
15
The king wrote these matters down so they would be remembered, and Mordecai also wrote about them.
16
The king appointed Mordecai to serve in the court and gave him gifts for his service.