John Gill Commentary Esther 8:4

"Then the king held out to Esther the golden sceptre. So Esther arose, and stood before the king." — Esther 8:4 (ASV)

Then the king held out the golden sceptre towards Esther
As a token that she had not incurred his displeasure by coming into his presence without leave, and that she was admitted to speak and make her request; see (Esther 5:3)

so Esther arose and stood before the king ;
she rose from the ground on which she lay prostrate, and stood upon her feet, in an humble manner, to make her speech, and present her petition to the king.