And came even before the king's gate: for none might enter into the king's gate clothed with sackcloth. Before the king's gate - He could not enter into the gate, of the place where the officers waited, because he was in the habit of a mourner; for this would have been contrary to law.
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Esther 4:2
2 And came even before the king's gate: for none might enter into the king's gate clothed with sackcloth.