A citation from the library
George Leo Haydock, on Esth 5:2
George Leo Haydock · 1774–1849
Esth 5:2 · Douay-Rheims
“And when he saw Esther the queen standing, she pleased his eyes, and he held out toward her the golden sceptre, which he held in his hand: and she drew near, and kissed the top of his sceptre.”
On this verse:
“Golden. “It is not this golden sceptre which saves the kingdom,” said Cyrus, “but faithful friends are the most true and secure sceptre for kings.” (Cyrop. viii.) (Calmet) — Kissed. Hebrew, “touched.” (Haydock)”
Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.