6 There were white and blue linen curtains fastened with cords of fine linen and purple on silver rods and marble pillars; and the acouches were of gold and silver on a mosaic pavement of alabaster, turquoise, and white and black marble.
7 And they served drinks in golden vessels, each vessel being different from the other, with royal wine in abundance, aaccording to the generosity of the king.
8 In accordance with the law, the drinking was not compulsory; for so the king had ordered all the officers of his household, that they should do according to each man’s pleasure.
9 Queen Vashti also made a feast for the women in the royal palace which belonged to King Ahasuerus.
10 On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, aHarbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, seven eunuchs who served in the presence of King Ahasuerus,
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Topical Studies for Esther 1:8:
King {Forerunner Commentary}
King {Nave's Topical Bible}
Law {Forerunner Commentary}
Law {Nave's Topical Bible}
Man {Forerunner Commentary}
Man {Nave's Topical Bible}
Man {Torrey's Topical Textbook}
Pleasure {Forerunner Commentary}
Pleasure {Nave's Topical Bible}
So {Nave's Topical Bible}
Other topical entries containing Esther 1:8:
Abstinence, total {Nave's Topical Bible}
Feasts {Nave's Topical Bible}
Wine {Nave's Topical Bible}
Medo-Persian Kingdom {Torrey's Topical Textbook}
Entertainments {Torrey's Topical Textbook}
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