Parallel Verses New International Version On the seventh day, when King Xerxes was in high spirits from wine, he commanded the seven eunuchs who served him--Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar and Karkas-- King James Bible On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven chamberlains that served in the presence of Ahasuerus the king, Darby Bible Translation On the seventh day, when the king's heart was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven chamberlains that served in the presence of king Ahasuerus, World English Bible On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcass, the seven eunuchs who served in the presence of Ahasuerus the king, Young's Literal Translation On the seventh day, as the heart of the king is glad with wine, he hath said to Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven eunuchs who are ministering in the presence of the king Ahasuerus, Esther 1:10 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleHe commanded Mehuman - All these are doubtless Persian names; but so disguised by passing through a Hebrew medium, that some of them can scarcely be known. Mehuman signifies a stranger or guest. We shall find other names and words in this book, the Persian etymology of which may be easily traced. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge the heart. Proverbs 20:1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whoever is deceived thereby is not wise. Ecclesiastes 10:19 A feast is made for laughter, and wine makes merry: but money answers all things. Ephesians 5:18,19 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit... Harbona. Harbonah. chamberlains. or, eunuchs. Library Whether Boasting is Opposed to the virtue of Truth?Objection 1: It seems that boasting is not opposed to the virtue of truth. For lying is opposed to truth. But it is possible to boast even without lying, as when a man makes a show of his own excellence. Thus it is written (Esther 1:3,4) that Assuerus "made a great feast . . . that he might show the riches of the glory" and "of his kingdom, and the greatness and boasting of his power." Therefore boasting is not opposed to the virtue of truth. Objection 2: Further, boasting is reckoned by Gregory … Saint Thomas Aquinas—Summa Theologica Cross References Judges 16:25 While they were in high spirits, they shouted, "Bring out Samson to entertain us." So they called Samson out of the prison, and he performed for them. When they stood him among the pillars, Judges 19:6 So the two of them sat down to eat and drink together. Afterward the woman's father said, "Please stay tonight and enjoy yourself." Ruth 3:7 When Boaz had finished eating and drinking and was in good spirits, he went over to lie down at the far end of the grain pile. Ruth approached quietly, uncovered his feet and lay down. Esther 1:9 Queen Vashti also gave a banquet for the women in the royal palace of King Xerxes. Jump to Previous Ahasuerus Carcass Chamberlains Commanded Eunuchs Heart Merry Ministered Presence Served Seven Seventh WineJump to Next Ahasuerus Carcass Chamberlains Commanded Eunuchs Heart Merry Ministered Presence Served Seven Seventh WineLinks Esther 1:10 NIVEsther 1:10 NLT Esther 1:10 ESV Esther 1:10 NASB Esther 1:10 KJV Esther 1:10 Bible Apps Esther 1:10 Biblia Paralela Esther 1:10 Chinese Bible Esther 1:10 French Bible Esther 1:10 German Bible Esther 1:10 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |
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