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Esther 1:7-9
International Standard Version
Esther 1:7-9
International Standard Version
7 Drinks were served in gold vessels of various kinds, and there was plenty of royal wine because the king was generous.[a] 8 According to the king’s[b] decree the drinking was not compulsory because the king instructed[c] every steward in his house to serve each individual what he desired. 9 Queen Vashti also held a banquet in the royal palace of King Ahasuerus for the women.
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- Esther 1:7 Lit. wine according to the hand of the king
- Esther 1:8 The Heb. lacks king’s
- Esther 1:8 Lit. established
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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