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So Esther approached and touched the tip of the scepter. <a href="/nlt/esther/5.htm">New Living Translation</a> When he saw Queen Esther standing there in the inner court, he welcomed her and held out the gold scepter to her. So Esther approached and touched the end of the scepter. <a href="/esv/esther/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> And when the king saw Queen Esther standing in the court, she won favor in his sight, and he held out to Esther the golden scepter that was in his hand. Then Esther approached and touched the tip of the scepter. <a href="/bsb/esther/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> As soon as the king saw Queen Esther standing in the court, she found favor in his sight. The king extended the gold scepter in his hand toward Esther, and she approached and touched the tip of the scepter. <a href="/kjv/esther/5.htm">King James Bible</a> And it was so, when the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, that she obtained favour in his sight: and the king held out to Esther the golden sceptre that was in his hand. So Esther drew near, and touched the top of the sceptre. <a href="/nkjv/esther/5.htm">New King James Version</a> So it was, when the king saw Queen Esther standing in the court, that she found favor in his sight, and the king held out to Esther the golden scepter that was in his hand. Then Esther went near and touched the top of the scepter. <a href="/nasb_/esther/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When the king saw Esther the queen standing in the courtyard, she obtained favor in his sight; and the king extended to Esther the golden scepter which was in his hand. So Esther approached and touched the top of the scepter. <a href="/nasb/esther/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> When the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, she obtained favor in his sight; and the king extended to Esther the golden scepter which was in his hand. So Esther came near and touched the top of the scepter. <a href="/nasb77/esther/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And it happened when the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, she obtained favor in his sight; and the king extended to Esther the golden scepter which was in his hand. So Esther came near and touched the top of the scepter. <a href="/lsb/esther/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now it happened that when the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, she advanced in favor in his eyes; and the king extended to Esther the golden scepter which was in his hand. So Esther came near and reached out and touched the top of the scepter. <a href="/amp/esther/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, she found favor in his sight; and the king extended to her the golden scepter which was in his hand. So Esther approached and touched the top of the scepter. <a href="/csb/esther/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> As soon as the king saw Queen Esther standing in the courtyard, she gained favor with him. The king extended the gold scepter in his hand toward Esther, and she approached and touched the tip of the scepter. <a href="/hcsb/esther/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> As soon as the king saw Queen Esther standing in the courtyard, she won his approval. The king extended the gold scepter in his hand toward Esther, and she approached and touched the tip of the scepter.&#8221 <a href="/asv/esther/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> And it was so, when the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, that she obtained favor in his sight; and the king held out to Esther the golden sceptre that was in his hand. So Esther drew near, and touched the top of the sceptre. <a href="/cev/esther/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> He was happy to see Esther, and he held out the gold scepter to her. When Esther came up and touched the tip of the scepter, <a href="/erv/esther/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> And it was so, when the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, that she obtained favour in his sight: and the king held out to Esther the golden sceptre that was in his hand. So Esther drew near, and touched the top of the sceptre. <a href="/gwt/esther/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When the king saw Queen Esther standing in the entrance, she won his favor. So the king held out the golden scepter that was in his hand to Esther. Esther went up to him and touched the top of the scepter. <a href="/gnt/esther/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> When the king saw Queen Esther standing outside, she won his favor, and he held out to her the gold scepter. She then came up and touched the tip of it. <a href="/isv/esther/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> When the king saw Queen Esther standing in the courtyard, she won his favor, and the king extended to Esther the gold scepter that he was holding. Esther approached and touched the top of the scepter. <a href="/msb/esther/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> As soon as the king saw Queen Esther standing in the court, she found favor in his sight. The king extended the gold scepter in his hand toward Esther, and she approached and touched the tip of the scepter. <a href="/net/esther/5.htm">NET Bible</a> When the king saw Queen Esther standing in the court, she met with his approval. The king extended to Esther the gold scepter that was in his hand, and Esther approached and touched the end of the scepter. <a href="/nheb/esther/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When 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. <a href="/wbt/esther/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And it was so, when the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, that she obtained favor in his sight: and the king held out to Esther the golden scepter that was in his hand. So Esther drew near, and touched the top of the scepter. <a href="/web/esther/5.htm">World English Bible</a> When 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/esther/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and it comes to pass, at the king’s seeing Esther the queen standing in the court, she has received grace in his eyes, and the king holds out to Esther the golden scepter that [is] in his hand, and Esther draws near, and touches the top of the scepter. <a href="/ylt/esther/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and it cometh to pass, at the king's seeing Esther the queen standing in the court, she hath received grace in his eyes, and the king holdeth out to Esther the golden sceptre that is in his hand, and Esther draweth near, and toucheth the top of the sceptre. <a href="/slt/esther/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And it will be when the king saw Esther the queen standing in the enclosure, she received favor in his eyes: and the king will stretch out to Esther the sceptre of gold which is in his hand: and Esther will draw near and touch upon the head of the sceptre.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/esther/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when he saw Esther the queen standing, she pleased his eyes, and he held out toward her the golden sceptre, which he held in his hand: and she drew near, and kissed the top of his sceptre. <a href="/cpdv/esther/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 9:18>And when he saw Esther the queen standing there, she pleased his eyes, and he extended toward her the golden scepter, which he held in his hand, and she approached and kissed the top of his scepter. <a href="/nabre/esther/5.htm">New American Bible</a> When he saw Queen Esther standing in the courtyard, she won his favor and he extended toward her the golden scepter he held. She came up to him, and touched the top of the scepter.]<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/esther/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when 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 sceptre that was in his hand. So Esther drew near and held the top of the golden sceptre. <a href="/hpbt/esther/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And when the King saw Esthir the Queen standing in the court, she also received favor before him, and the King reached toward Esthir the scepter of gold which was in his hand, and Esthir came near and she held to the top of the scepter of gold.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/esther/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And it was so, when the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, that she obtained favour in his sight; and the king held out to Esther the golden sceptre that was in his hand. So Esther drew near, and touched the top of the sceptre. <a href="/sep/esther/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And having raised the golden sceptre he laid it upon her neck, and embraced her, and said, Speak to me. And she said to him, I saw thee, my lord, as an angel of God, and my heart was troubled for fear of thy glory; for thou, my lord, art to be wondered at, and thy face is full of grace. And while she was speaking, she fainted and fell. Then the king was troubled, and all his servants comforted her. <a href="/parallel/esther/5-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TRosJDhNG-8?start=996" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/esther/5.htm">Esther Goes Before the King</a> 1On the third day, Esther put on her royal attire and stood in the inner court of the palace across from the king’s quarters. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the royal courtroom, facing the entrance. 2<a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">As soon as the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: ḵir·’ō·wṯ (Prep-k:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">saw</a> <a href="/hebrew/4436.htm" title="4436: ham·mal·kāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Queen. Feminine of melek; a queen.">Queen</a> <a href="/hebrew/635.htm" title="635: ’es·têr (N-proper-fs) -- Star, Ahasuerus' queen who delivered Isr. Of Persian derivation; Ester, the Jewish heroine.">Esther</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: ‘ō·me·ḏeṯ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-fs) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">standing</a> <a href="/hebrew/2691.htm" title="2691: be·ḥā·ṣêr (Prep-b, Art:: N-cs) -- A yard, a hamlet.">in the court,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: nā·śə·’āh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">she found</a> <a href="/hebrew/2580.htm" title="2580: ḥên (N-ms) -- Favor, grace. From chanan; graciousness, i.e. Subjective or objective.">favor</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: bə·‘ê·nāw (Prep-b:: N-cdc:: 3ms) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">in his sight.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">The king</a> <a href="/hebrew/3447.htm" title="3447: way·yō·wō·šeṭ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To extend, hold out. A primitive root; to extend.">extended</a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: haz·zā·hāḇ (Art:: N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">the gold</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8275.htm" title="8275: šar·ḇîṭ (N-msc) -- A scepter. For shebet; a rod of empire.">scepter</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yā·ḏōw (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">in his hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/635.htm" title="635: lə·’es·têr (Prep-l:: N-proper-fs) -- Star, Ahasuerus' queen who delivered Isr. Of Persian derivation; Ester, the Jewish heroine.">toward Esther,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/635.htm" title="635: ’es·têr (N-proper-fs) -- Star, Ahasuerus' queen who delivered Isr. Of Persian derivation; Ester, the Jewish heroine.">and she</a> <a href="/hebrew/7126.htm" title="7126: wat·tiq·raḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To come near, approach. A primitive root; to approach for whatever purpose.">approached</a> <a href="/hebrew/5060.htm" title="5060: wat·tig·ga‘ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- A primitive root; properly, to touch, i.e. Lay the hand upon; by implication, to reach; violently, to strike.">and touched</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: bə·rōš (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">the tip</a> <a href="/hebrew/8275.htm" title="8275: haš·šar·ḇîṭ (Art:: N-ms) -- A scepter. For shebet; a rod of empire.">of the scepter.</a> 3“What is it, Queen Esther?” the king inquired. “What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be given to you.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/esther/4-11.htm">Esther 4:11</a> “All the royal officials and the people of the king’s provinces know that one law applies to every man or woman who approaches the king in the inner court without being summoned—that he be put to death. Only if the king extends the gold scepter may that person live. But I have not been summoned to appear before the king for the past thirty days.” <a href="/esther/8-4.htm">Esther 8:4</a> The king extended the gold scepter toward Esther, and she arose and stood before the king. <a href="/genesis/41-40.htm">Genesis 41:40</a> You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.” <a href="/nehemiah/2-4.htm">Nehemiah 2:4-5</a> “What is your request?” replied the king. So I prayed to the God of heaven / and answered the king, “If it pleases the king, and if your servant has found favor in your sight, I ask that you send me to Judah, to the city where my fathers are buried, so that I may rebuild it.” <a href="/proverbs/21-1.htm">Proverbs 21:1</a> The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases. <a href="/daniel/2-46.htm">Daniel 2:46</a> At this, King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face, paid homage to Daniel, and ordered that an offering and incense be presented to him. <a href="/daniel/6-20.htm">Daniel 6:20-23</a> When he reached the den, he cried out in a voice of anguish, “O Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to deliver you from the lions?” / Then Daniel replied, “O king, may you live forever! / My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.” ... <a href="/matthew/10-18.htm">Matthew 10:18-20</a> On My account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. / But when they hand you over, do not worry about how to respond or what to say. In that hour you will be given what to say. / For it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. <a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a> Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. <a href="/mark/6-22.htm">Mark 6:22-23</a> When the daughter of Herodias came and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests, and the king said to the girl, “Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will give it to you.” / And he swore to her, “Whatever you ask of me, I will give you, up to half my kingdom!” <a href="/luke/1-30.htm">Luke 1:30</a> So the angel told her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. <a href="/luke/12-11.htm">Luke 12:11-12</a> When you are brought before synagogues, rulers, and authorities, do not worry about how to defend yourselves or what to say. / For at that time the Holy Spirit will teach you what you should say.” <a href="/john/18-33.htm">John 18:33-37</a> Pilate went back into the Praetorium, summoned Jesus, and asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” / “Are you saying this on your own,” Jesus asked, “or did others tell you about Me?” / “Am I a Jew?” Pilate replied. “Your own people and chief priests handed You over to me. What have You done?” ... <a href="/acts/4-8.htm">Acts 4:8-12</a> Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of the people! / If we are being examined today about a kind service to a man who was lame, to determine how he was healed, / then let this be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed. ... <a href="/acts/23-1.htm">Acts 23:1-5</a> Paul looked directly at the Sanhedrin and said, “Brothers, I have conducted myself before God in all good conscience to this day.” / At this, the high priest Ananias ordered those standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth. / Then Paul said to him, “God will strike you, you whitewashed wall! You sit here to judge me according to the law, yet you yourself violate the law by commanding that I be struck.” ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And it was so, when the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, that she obtained favor in his sight: and the king held out to Esther the golden scepter that was in his hand. So Esther drew near, and touched the top of the scepter.she.<a href="/genesis/32-28.htm">Genesis 32:28</a> And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.<a href="/nehemiah/1-11.htm">Nehemiah 1:11</a> O Lord, I beseech thee, let now thine ear be attentive to the prayer of thy servant, and to the prayer of thy servants, who desire to fear thy name: and prosper, I pray thee, thy servant this day, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man. For I was the king's cupbearer.<a href="/psalms/116-1.htm">Psalm 116:1</a> I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.golden sceptre.<a href="/esther/4-11.htm">Esther 4:11</a> All the king's servants, and the people of the king's provinces, do know, that whosoever, whether man or woman, shall come unto the king into the inner court, who is not called, there is one law of his to put him to death, except such to whom the king shall hold out the golden sceptre, that he may live: but I have not been called to come in unto the king these thirty days.<a href="/esther/8-4.htm">Esther 8:4</a> Then the king held out the golden sceptre toward Esther. So Esther arose, and stood before the king,<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/esther/5-1.htm">Court</a> <a href="/ezra/9-1.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/esther/5-1.htm">Esther</a> <a href="/esther/2-17.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/esther/2-17.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/esther/4-1.htm">Found</a> <a href="/esther/4-11.htm">Golden</a> <a href="/esther/3-10.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/esther/1-6.htm">Held</a> <a href="/esther/2-17.htm">Obtained</a> <a href="/esther/4-4.htm">Queen</a> <a href="/esther/4-11.htm">Scepter</a> <a href="/esther/4-11.htm">Sceptre</a> <a href="/esther/2-17.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-25.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-38.htm">Top</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-12.htm">Touched</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/esther/6-4.htm">Court</a> <a href="/esther/9-1.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/esther/5-3.htm">Esther</a> <a href="/esther/5-8.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/esther/5-8.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/esther/5-8.htm">Found</a> <a href="/esther/8-4.htm">Golden</a> <a href="/esther/6-2.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/esther/7-4.htm">Held</a> <a href="/job/28-15.htm">Obtained</a> <a href="/esther/5-3.htm">Queen</a> <a href="/esther/8-4.htm">Scepter</a> <a href="/esther/8-4.htm">Sceptre</a> <a href="/esther/5-8.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/esther/6-5.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/psalms/72-16.htm">Top</a> <a href="/job/4-5.htm">Touched</a><div class="vheading2">Esther 5</div>1. <a href="/esther/5-1.htm">Esther, adventuring on the king's favor, obtains the grace of the golden sceptre, </a> 4. <a href="/esther/5-4.htm">and invites the king and Haman to a banquet.</a> 6. <a href="/esther/5-6.htm">She, being encouraged by the king in her suit, invites them to another banquet.</a> 9. <a href="/esther/5-9.htm">Haman, proud of his advancement, repines at the contempt of Mordecai.</a> 14. <a href="/esther/5-14.htm">By the counsel of Zeresh he prepares for him a gallows.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/esther/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/esther/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/esther/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>As soon as the king saw Queen Esther standing in the court This phrase highlights the immediacy of the king's recognition of Esther, emphasizing her boldness in approaching the king uninvited, which was a dangerous act due to the Persian law that could result in death unless the king extended his favor. The court was a place of authority and power, and Esther's presence there signifies her courage and determination to intercede for her people. This moment is pivotal in the narrative, showcasing Esther's role as a mediator, a type of Christ who intercedes on behalf of others.she found favor in his sight Finding favor is a recurring theme in the Bible, often indicating divine intervention or blessing. Esther's favor with the king can be seen as a result of God's providence, aligning with the biblical principle that God grants favor to those who seek His will. This mirrors the favor found by Joseph in Egypt (<a href="/genesis/39-4.htm">Genesis 39:4</a>) and Daniel in Babylon (<a href="/daniel/1-9.htm">Daniel 1:9</a>), suggesting a pattern of God's people being placed in positions of influence for His purposes.The king extended the gold scepter in his hand toward Esther The gold scepter symbolizes royal authority and the king's willingness to grant Esther an audience, signifying acceptance and mercy. In ancient Persian culture, the scepter was a powerful emblem of the king's rule and his ability to grant life or death. This act of extending the scepter can be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ's role as the mediator who grants access to the Father, as seen in <a href="/hebrews/4-16.htm">Hebrews 4:16</a>, where believers are encouraged to approach the throne of grace with confidence.and she approached and touched the tip of the scepter Touching the scepter was a formal act of submission and respect, acknowledging the king's authority while also signifying the acceptance of his favor. This act can be compared to the biblical theme of drawing near to God, as seen in <a href="/james/4-8.htm">James 4:8</a>, where believers are encouraged to draw near to God with the promise that He will draw near to them. Esther's approach is a model of faith and obedience, reflecting the believer's approach to God through Christ, who is the ultimate mediator.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/k/king_ahasuerus.htm">King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I)</a> The Persian king who reigned over 127 provinces from India to Cush. He is known for his opulence and the vastness of his empire. 2. <a href="/topical/q/queen_esther.htm">Queen Esther</a> A Jewish woman who became queen of Persia. Her Hebrew name was Hadassah. She is known for her bravery and wisdom in approaching the king to save her people. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_royal_court.htm">The Royal Court</a> The setting where Esther approaches the king. It is a place of authority and power, where uninvited appearances could result in death unless the king extended his favor. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_gold_scepter.htm">The Gold Scepter</a> A symbol of the king's authority and favor. Extending it to someone meant granting them permission to approach and speak. 5. <a href="/topical/f/favor.htm">Favor</a> The Hebrew word for "favor" (chen) implies grace and acceptance. Esther found favor in the king's eyes, which was crucial for her mission.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_danger.htm">Courage in the Face of Danger</a> Esther's willingness to approach the king uninvited demonstrates courage. Believers are encouraged to act bravely when standing for righteousness, trusting in God's protection. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_favor.htm">The Power of Favor</a> Divine favor can open doors that seem impossible. Just as Esther found favor with the king, Christians should seek God's favor in their endeavors. <a href="/topical/i/intercession_and_advocacy.htm">Intercession and Advocacy</a> Esther's approach to the king is a form of intercession for her people. Believers are called to intercede for others, bringing their needs before God. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> The account of Esther highlights God's control over circumstances and leaders. Trusting in His sovereignty can bring peace in uncertain times. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_and_timing.htm">Preparation and Timing</a> Esther's preparation before approaching the king (fasting and prayer) underscores the importance of spiritual readiness and discerning the right timing in our actions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_esther_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Esther 5</a> <a href="/q/does_esther_5_2_match_persian_court_laws.htm">Esther 5:2 – Does the king’s death-penalty-for-approach truly align with known Persian court laws? </a> <a href="/q/how_did_esther_save_her_people.htm">How did Esther save her people from Xerxes' decree?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_mordecai_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Mordecai in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_god's_favor_mean.htm">What does God's favor mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/esther/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - Esther... touched the top of the sceptre. This was, no doubt, the customary act by which the king's grace was, as it were, accepted and appropriated. It is analogous to that touch of the person or of the garments which secured the suppliant mercy among the Greeks. <a href="/commentaries/esther/5-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>As soon as the king הַמֶּ֜לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king saw כִרְא֨וֹת (ḵir·’ō·wṯ) Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see Queen הַמַּלְכָּ֗ה (ham·mal·kāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4436.htm">Strong's 4436: </a> Queen -- a queen Esther אֶסְתֵּ֣ר (’es·têr) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_635.htm">Strong's 635: </a> Esther -- 'star', Ahasuerus' queen who delivered Israel standing עֹמֶ֙דֶת֙ (‘ō·me·ḏeṯ) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> To stand, in various relations in the courtyard, בֶּֽחָצֵ֔ר (be·ḥā·ṣêr) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2691.htm">Strong's 2691: </a> A yard, a hamlet she found נָשְׂאָ֥ה (nā·śə·’āh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> To lift, carry, take favor חֵ֖ן (ḥên) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2580.htm">Strong's 2580: </a> Graciousness, subjective, objective in his sight. בְּעֵינָ֑יו (bə·‘ê·nāw) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> An eye, a fountain The king הַמֶּ֜לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king extended וַיּ֨וֹשֶׁט (way·yō·wō·šeṭ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3447.htm">Strong's 3447: </a> To extend, hold out the gold הַזָּהָב֙ (haz·zā·hāḇ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky scepter שַׁרְבִ֤יט (šar·ḇîṭ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8275.htm">Strong's 8275: </a> A rod of empire in his hand בְּיָד֔וֹ (bə·yā·ḏōw) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand toward Esther, לְאֶסְתֵּ֗ר (lə·’es·têr) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_635.htm">Strong's 635: </a> Esther -- 'star', Ahasuerus' queen who delivered Israel and she אֶסְתֵּ֔ר (’es·têr) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_635.htm">Strong's 635: </a> Esther -- 'star', Ahasuerus' queen who delivered Israel approached וַתִּקְרַ֣ב (wat·tiq·raḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7126.htm">Strong's 7126: </a> To come near, approach and touched וַתִּגַּ֖ע (wat·tig·ga‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5060.htm">Strong's 5060: </a> To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strike the tip בְּרֹ֥אשׁ (bə·rōš) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> The head of the scepter. הַשַּׁרְבִֽיט׃ (haš·šar·ḇîṭ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8275.htm">Strong's 8275: </a> A rod of empire <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/esther/5-2.htm">Esther 5:2 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/esther/5-2.htm">Esther 5:2 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/esther/5-2.htm">Esther 5:2 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/esther/5-2.htm">Esther 5:2 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/esther/5-2.htm">Esther 5:2 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/esther/5-2.htm">Esther 5:2 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/esther/5-2.htm">Esther 5:2 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/esther/5-2.htm">Esther 5:2 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/esther/5-2.htm">Esther 5:2 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/esther/5-2.htm">Esther 5:2 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/esther/5-2.htm">OT History: Esther 5:2 When the king saw Esther the queen (Est Esth. 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