Est 5:2 | HCSB | STEP | 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 .

‏ Esther 5:2

2 As soon as the king saw Queen Esther standing in the courtyard, she won his approval. ^{▼▼Lit she obtained favor in his eyes; Est 2:15,17} The king extended the gold scepter in his hand toward Esther, and she approached and touched the tip of the scepter. ^b