As soon as the king saw Queen Esther standing in the courtyard, she won his approval.[a] The king extended the gold scepter in his hand toward Esther, and she approached and touched the tip of the scepter.(A)

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  1. Esther 5:2 Lit she obtained favor in his eyes; Est 2:15,17

When he saw Queen Esther standing in the court, he was pleased with her and held out to her the gold scepter that was in his hand. So Esther approached and touched the tip of the scepter.(A)

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The king extended the gold scepter(A) toward Esther, so she got up and stood before the king.

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Then the king extended the gold scepter(A) to Esther and she arose and stood before him.

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