Esther 1
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Esther 1:6-10

6The furnishings included linen and purple curtains hung by cords of the finest linen and purple wool on silver rings, alabaster columns, gold and silver couches displayed on a floor made of valuable stones of alabaster, mother-of-pearl, and mineral stone.

7Drinks were served in golden containers, all of which differed from one another. Royal wine was available in abundance at the king’s expense.

8There were no restrictions on the drinking, for the king had instructed all of his supervisors that they should do as everyone so desired.

9Queen Vashti also gave a banquet for the women in King Ahasuerus’ royal palace.

10On the seventh day, as King Ahasuerus was feeling the effects of the wine, he ordered Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven eunuchs who attended him,

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