Esther 8:4

Then the king held out the golden sceptre toward Esther. So Esther arose, and stood before the king,

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Other Translations for Esther 8:4

BSB

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

AKJV

Then the king held out the golden scepter toward Esther. So Esther arose, and stood before the king,

CPDV

But he, as was the custom, extended the golden scepter with his hand, which was the sign of clemency, and she rose up and stood before him.

ERV

Then the king held out to Esther the golden sceptre. So Esther arose, and stood before the king.

NHEB

Then the king held out to Esther the golden scepter. So Esther arose, and stood before the king.

SMT

And the king will stretch out to Esther the scepter of gold: and Esther will rise and stand before the king,

Word Study (Strong’s) for Esther 8:4

ThenthekingH4428Noun MasculineheldoutH3447VerbthegoldenH2091Noun Masculine sceptreH8275Noun MasculinetowardEstherH635Proper Name FeminineSoEstherH635Proper Name Feminine aroseH6965VerbandstoodH5975Verb beforeH6440Noun MasculinethekingH4428Noun Masculine

Commentary for Esther 8:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Esther 8:4

Summary

King's receptiveness shown through scepter gesture

Place

Shushan palace

Event

King grants Esther audience and favor

Estimated Time Period

c. 450 BC