Esther 1:8
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.Esther 1:8 · WEB
This verse in other languages
- ગુજરાતી — એસ્તેર ૧:૮
- તે માપસર પીવામાં આવતો હતો, જોકે કોઈને પીવા માટે દબાણ કરી શકાતું ન હતું. કેમ કે રાજાએ પોતાના મહેલના સર્વ કારભારીઓને હુકમ કર્યો હતો કે, “તમારે પ્રત્યેક માણસની મરજી પ્રમાણે મદીરા પીરસવો.”
- हिन्दी — एस्तेर १:८
- पीना तो नियम के अनुसार होता था, किसी को विवश करके नहीं पिलाया जाता था; क्योंकि राजा ने तो अपने भवन के सब भण्डारियों को आज्ञा दी थी, कि जो अतिथि जैसा चाहे उसके साथ वैसा ही बर्ताव करना।
In context
6There were hangings of white and blue material, fastened with cords of fine linen and purple to silver rings and marble pillars. The couches were of gold and silver, on a pavement of red, white, yellow, and black marble.
7They gave them drinks in golden vessels of various kinds, including royal wine in abundance, according to the bounty of the king.
8In 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.
9Also Vashti the queen made a feast for the women in the royal house which belonged to King Ahasuerus.
10On 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,
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