Est 5:2 | TNotes | STEP | 5:2 he welcomed her and held out the gold scepter to her: She was not killed for entering the king’s presence without an invitation (4:11 , 16 ).

‏ Esther 5:2

5:2 ^a he welcomed her and held out the gold scepter to her: She was not killed for entering the king’s presence without an invitation (4:11 ^b, 16 ^c).