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Esther 1:8

King James Version (KJV)

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Esther 1:8

Verse 8 of 22

Scripture focus

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.

Esther 1:8 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Esther 1:8

Theological / Devotional

According to the law. The king made an edict, it would seem, that each guest should drink as much as he wished to personally, rather than vie with the others in a drinking bout.

By SdaBc