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# she received favor in his eyes
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The phrase "received favor" is an idiom that means that he was pleased with her. The word "eyes" refers to his sight and is a metaphor for his evaluation of her. Alternate translation: "he was pleased with her" or "he approved of her" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])
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# He held out to her the golden scepter in his hand
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He did this to show that he he was pleased with her.
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# touched the tip of the scepter
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She probably did this to to show that she respected his authority and was thankful for his kindness to her.
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