Esther 8:4
Then the king held out the golden sceptre toward Esther. So Esther arose, and stood before the king,
Cross-references
Esther 4:11
Parallel
In Esther 4:11, Esther feared approaching the king unsummoned; here the king extends the scepter, granting her access.
Esther 5:2
Parallel
Esther 5:2 records the first time the king extended the golden scepter to Esther; here it happens again, signaling continued favor.