Esther 8:4 meaning and explanation

The king extended the gold scepter toward Esther, and she arose and stood before the king.

Esther 8:4, Berean Standard Bible

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Esther has fallen at King Xerxes' feet, weeping and pleading for her people, because Haman's decree of destruction cannot simply be cancelled. In this court, approaching the king uninvited meant death unless he held out his gold scepter, and here he does so a second time, showing that her bold approach is accepted.

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