Esther 1:6-10

6There were hangings of fine white and violet linen held by cords of fine purple linen on silver rings and marble columns, and 1couches of gold and silver on a mosaic pavement of porphyry, marble, mother-of-pearl and precious stones. 7Drinks were served in golden vessels of various kinds, and the royal wine was plentiful 2according to the king’s 3bounty. 8The drinking was done according to the law, there was no compulsion, for so the king had given orders to each official of his household that he should do according to the desires of each person. 9Queen Vashti also gave a banquet for the women in the 4palace which belonged to King Ahasuerus.

10On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was 5merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar and Carkas, the seven eunuchs who served in the presence of King Ahasuerus,