Overview
The Bible addresses scepter across 10 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Esther, Isaiah and Revelation. Closely related themes include Titles and Names of Christ, Medo-Persian Kingdom, Children and Judah, the Tribe Of. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Esther and Judah.
Key Bible verses about scepter
Old Testament
Esther
All the king's servants, and the people of the king's provinces, do know, that whosoever, whether man or woman, shall come unto the king into the inner court, who is not called, there is one law of his to put him to death, except such to whom the king shall hold out the golden sceptre, that he may live: but I have not been called to come in unto the king these thirty days.
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.
Then the king held out the golden sceptre toward Esther. So Esther arose, and stood before the king,
New Testament
Revelation
And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father.
And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne.
People in the Bible and scepter
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying scepter for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 49:10, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Esther, Isaiah and Revelation each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Esther and Judah and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Titles and Names of Christ, Medo-Persian Kingdom, Children and Judah, the Tribe Of.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about scepter?
The Bible addresses scepter across 10 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Esther, Isaiah and Revelation. Closely related themes include Titles and Names of Christ, Medo-Persian Kingdom, Children and Judah, the Tribe Of. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Esther and Judah.
How many Bible verses are about scepter?
The Bible references scepter in 10 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention scepter?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 49:10: “The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with scepter?
Esther and Judah.
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