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Esther 1:9

AhasuerusVashti

7 And they gave them drink in vessels of gold, (the vessels being diverse one from another,) and royal wine in abundance, according to the state of the king.

8 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.

Also Vashti the queen made a feast for the women in the royal house which belonged to king Ahasuerus.

10 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,

11 To bring Vashti the queen before the king with the crown royal, to shew the people and the princes her beauty: for she was fair to look on.

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BSB
Queen Vashti also gave a banquet for the women in the royal palace of King Xerxes.
KJV
Also Vashti the queen made a feast for the women in the royal house which belonged to king Ahasuerus.
WEB
Also Vashti the queen made a feast for the women in the royal house which belonged to King Ahasuerus.
ASV
Also Vashti the queen made a feast for the women in the royal house which belonged to king Ahasuerus.
DARBY
Also the queen Vashti made a feast for the women of the royal house which belonged to king Ahasuerus.
BLB
Also, Vashti the Queen made a feast [for] the women in the house of royalty that belonged to King Ahasuerus.
ÅB
Samtidig gjorde dronning Vasti et gjestebud for kvinner i kong Ahasverus kongelige hus.
OTB
Dronning Vashti holdt også et gjestebud for kvinnene i det kongelige palasset til kong Ahasverus.
B1930
Samtidig gjorde dronning Vasti et gjestebud for kvinner i kong Ahasverus kongelige hus.

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  • Esther 5:4

    And Esther answered, If it seem good unto the king, let the king and Haman come this day unto the banquet that I have prepared for him.

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  • Esther 5:8

    If I have found favour in the sight of the king, and if it please the king to grant my petition, and to perform my request, let the king and Haman come to the banquet that I shall prepare for them, and I will do to morrow as the king hath said.

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