Esther 4:2

Overview - Esther 4
1	The great mourning of Mordecai and the Jews.
4	Esther, understanding it, sends to Mordecai, who shews the cause, and advises her to undertake the suit.
10	She excusing herself, is threatened by Mordecai.
15	She appointing a fast, undertakes the suit.

Esther 4:2  (King James Version)
And came even before the king's gate: for none might enter into the king's gate clothed with sackcloth.