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Esther 1:5-7
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Esther 1:5-7
Holman Christian Standard Bible
5 At the end of this time, the king held a week-long banquet(A) in the garden courtyard(B) of the royal palace(C) for all the people, from the greatest to the least,(D) who were present in the fortress of Susa.(E) 6 White and violet linen hangings were fastened with fine white and purple linen cords to silver rods on marble[a] columns. Gold and silver couches(F) were arranged on a mosaic pavement of red feldspar,[b] marble,[c] mother-of-pearl, and precious stones.
7 Beverages were served in an array of gold goblets,(G) each with a different design. Royal wine flowed freely, according to the king’s bounty(H)
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- Esther 1:6 Or alabaster
- Esther 1:6 Or of porphyry
- Esther 1:6 Or alabaster
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