Esther 5:2
And it was so, when the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, that she obtained favour in his sight: and the king held out to Esther the golden sceptre that was in his hand. So Esther drew near, and touched the top of the sceptre.
Cross-reference
Esther 4:11
Historical context
Esther 4:11 states the law that approaching the king uninvited meant death unless he extends the scepter — the very risk Esther now faces.
Esther 8:4
Parallel
Esther 8:4 repeats the golden scepter gesture — a parallel scene where the king again extends favor to Esther.
Proverbs 21:1
Related theme
Proverbs 21:1 teaches that the king's heart is in God's hand — explaining how Esther unexpectedly gained the king's favor.
Acts 7:10
Parallel
Acts 7:10 describes God giving Joseph favor before Pharaoh — a parallel to God granting Esther favor before King Ahasuerus.