What does it mean when the king lifts his golden scepter when Queen Esther appears before him?

A.
He will marry her.

B.
Her life will be spared.

C.
He believes the story Mordecai has told her.

D.
She will one day rule his kingdom.

Question

What does it mean when the king lifts his golden scepter when Queen Esther appears before him?  
 
 

 
 

  

  A. 
  He will marry her.   
   

 
 

  

  B. 
  Her life will be spared.   
   

 
 

  

  C. 
  He believes the story Mordecai has told her.   
   

 
 

  

  D. 
  She will one day rule his kingdom.

anonymous · Answer

A.

anonymous · Answer

That is incorrect, When he lifts his scepter it mean he will spare her life (B)
He had already married her, but approaching the king without consent was an offense punishable by death, unless the king raised his scepter.