Additions to Esther 4:59

59 He lifted his gold scepter and touched her on the neck with it. Then he kissed her and said, "Tell me what you want."

Additions to Esther 4:59 In-Context

57 Our law applies only to ordinary people; you will not die.
58 Come here to me."
59 He lifted his gold scepter and touched her on the neck with it. Then he kissed her and said, "Tell me what you want."
60 "When I looked at you, my lord, I thought I was seeing an angel of God," the queen answered, "and I was overcome by your awesome majesty.
61 You are so marvelous and your face is so full of kindness."
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.