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Esther 1:7-9
1599 Geneva Bible
Esther 1:7-9
1599 Geneva Bible
7 And they gave them drink in vessels of gold, and changed vessel after vessel, and royal wine in abundance, according to the [a]power of the king.
8 And the drinking was by an order, none might [b]compel: for so the king had appointed unto all the officers of his house, that they should do according to every man’s pleasure.
9 ¶ The Queen Vashti made a feast also for the women in the royal house of King Ahasuerus.
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- Esther 1:7 As was beseeming for so magnificent a king.
- Esther 1:8 None might be compelled to drink more than it pleased him.
Esther 1:7-9
New International Version
Esther 1:7-9
New International Version
7 Wine was served in goblets of gold, each one different from the other, and the royal wine was abundant, in keeping with the king’s liberality.(A) 8 By the king’s command each guest was allowed to drink with no restrictions, for the king instructed all the wine stewards to serve each man what he wished.
9 Queen Vashti also gave a banquet(B) for the women in the royal palace of King Xerxes.
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