Held out — In testimony that he pardoned her presumption, and was ready to grant her petition. Touched — In token of her thankful acceptance of the king's favour, and of her reverence and submission.
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Esther 5:2
2 And it was so, when the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, that she obtained favour in his sight: and the king held out to Esther the golden sceptre that was in his hand. So Esther drew near, and touched the top of the sceptre.