11 “All the king’s servants and the people of the king’s provinces know that for any man or woman who (A)comes to the king in the inner courtyard, who is not summoned, (B)he has only one law, that he be put to death, unless the king holds out (C)to him the golden scepter so that he may live. And I have not been summoned to come to the king for these thirty days.”

Read full chapter

When the king saw Esther the queen standing in the courtyard, (A)she obtained favor in his sight; and (B)the king extended to Esther the golden scepter which was in his hand. So Esther approached and touched the top of the scepter.

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends