Esther 4:12

4:12 When Esther’s reply ¹  was conveyed to Mordecai,

Esther 5:2

5:2 When the king saw Queen Esther standing in the court, she met with his approval. ²  The king extended to Esther the gold scepter that was in his hand, and Esther approached and touched the end of the scepter.

¹ tn Heb “the words of Esther”; TEV, NLT “Esther’s message.”

² tn Heb “she obtained grace in his eyes”; NASB “she obtained favor in his sight”; NIV “he was pleased with her”; NLT “he welcomed her.”