Additions to Esther 4:61

61 Come near then, and touch the sceptre.

Additions to Esther 4:61 In-Context

59 What is the matter, Esther? I am thy brother, fear not.

60 Thou shalt not die: for this law is not made for thee, but for all others.

61 Come near then, and touch the sceptre.

62 And as she held her peace, he took the golden sceptre, and laid it upon her neck, and kissed her, and said: Why dost thou not speak to me?

63 She answered: I saw thee, my lord, as an angel of God, and my heart was troubled for fear of thy majesty.