And the king held out the golden scepter toward Esther. So Esther arose and stood before the king,
Parallel translations
- WEB Then the king held out to Esther the golden scepter. So Esther arose, and stood before the king.
- KJV Then the king held out the golden sceptre toward Esther. So Esther arose, and stood before the king,
- BSB The king extended the gold scepter toward Esther, and she arose and stood before the king.
- NASB And the king extended the golden scepter to Esther. So Esther got up and stood before the king.
- NLT Again the king held out the gold scepter to Esther. So she rose and stood before him.
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Quick answer
The king extends the golden scepter again, and Esther rises to stand before him. Her plea is graciously received.
Overview
The king's gesture grants Esther safety and a hearing once more, repeating the sign of favor from chapter five. Encouraged, she stands to press her request for her people. The renewed welcome again pictures the access to the throne that grace provides.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 2
- Esth 5:2When the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, she obtained favor in his sight; and the king held out to Esther the golden scepter that was in his hand. So Esther came near, and touched the top of the scepter.
- Esth 4:11“All the king’s servants, and the people of the king’s provinces, know, that whoever, whether man or woman, comes to the king into the inner court without being called, there is one law for him, that he be put to death, except those to whom the king might hold out the golden scepter, that he may live. I have not been called to come in to the king these thirty days.”
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