Parallel Verses New Living Translation By edict of the king, no limits were placed on the drinking, for the king had instructed all his palace officials to serve each man as much as he wanted. King James Bible And the drinking was according to the law; none did compel: for so the king had appointed to all the officers of his house, that they should do according to every man's pleasure. Darby Bible Translation And the drinking was, according to commandment, without constraint; for so the king had appointed to all the magnates of his house, that they should do according to every man's pleasure. World English Bible In accordance with the law, the drinking was not compulsory; for so the king had instructed all the officials of his house, that they should do according to every man's pleasure. Young's Literal Translation And the drinking is according to law, none is pressing, for so hath the king appointed for every chief one of his house, to do according to the pleasure of man and man. Esther 1:8 Parallel Commentary Wesley's Notes on the Bible1:8 The law - According to this law which the king had now made, that none should compel another to drink more than he pleased. How does this Heathen prince shame many, that are called Christians, who think they do not make their friends welcome, unless they make them drunk, and under pretence of sending the health round, send the sin round, and death with it! Esther 1:8 Parallel Commentaries Library Cross References Esther 1:7 Drinks were served in gold goblets of many designs, and there was an abundance of royal wine, reflecting the king's generosity. Esther 1:9 At the same time, Queen Vashti gave a banquet for the women in the royal palace of King Xerxes. Jump to Previous Accordance Allowed Appointed Chief Command Commandment Compel Compelled Compulsion Constrained Constraint Desired Desires Drink Drinking Forced Guest House Household Instructed Keeping King's Law Magnates Officers Official Officials Orders Palace Pleasing Pleasure Pressing Servants Serve Stewards Way Wine WishedJump to Next Accordance Allowed Appointed Chief Command Commandment Compel Compelled Compulsion Constrained Constraint Desired Desires Drink Drinking Forced Guest House Household Instructed Keeping King's Law Magnates Officers Official Officials Orders Palace Pleasing Pleasure Pressing Servants Serve Stewards Way Wine WishedLinks Esther 1:8 NIVEsther 1:8 NLT Esther 1:8 ESV Esther 1:8 NASB Esther 1:8 KJV Esther 1:8 Bible Apps Esther 1:8 Biblia Paralela Esther 1:8 Chinese Bible Esther 1:8 French Bible Esther 1:8 German Bible Esther 1:8 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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