Additions to Esther 4:59

59 and he embraced her, and said, "Speak to me."

Additions to Esther 4:59 In-Context

57 you shall not die, for our law applies only to the people. Come near."
58 Then he raised the golden scepter and touched it to her neck;
59 and he embraced her, and said, "Speak to me."
60 And she said to him, "I saw you, my lord, like an angel of God and my heart was shaken with fear at your glory.
61 For you are wonderful, my lord, and your countenance is full of grace."
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