Thematic Bible: A wand used by kings to signify favor or disfavor to those who desired an audience with them
Thematic Bible
Scepter (sceptre) » A wand used by kings to signify favor or disfavor to those who desired an audience with them
When the king saw Esther the queen waiting in the inner room, looking kindly on her he put out the rod of gold in his hand to her. So Esther came near and put her fingers on top of the rod.
Then the king extended the rod of gold to Esther and she stood before the king.