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Esther 1:10

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

On the seventh day, when the king was feeling good from the wine,  Ahasuerus commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona,  Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carkas #– #the seven eunuchs  who personally served him #– #

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Harbona, one of the king’s eunuchs,  said, ‘There is a gallows twenty-three metres  tall at Haman’s house that he made for Mordecai,  who gave the report that saved  the king.’ The king said, ‘Hang him on it.’


When they were in good spirits,  they said, ‘Bring Samson here to entertain us.’ So they brought Samson from prison, and he entertained them. They made him stand between the pillars.


Wine is a mocker,  beer is a brawler; whoever goes astray  because of them is not wise.


Now Absalom commanded his young men, ‘Watch Amnon until he is in a good mood from the wine. When I order you to strike Amnon, then kill him. Don’t be afraid. Am I not the one who has commanded you? Be strong and valiant! ’


Portions were served to them from Joseph’s table, and Benjamin’s portion was five times larger than any of theirs.  They drank and became drunk with Joseph.


A feast is prepared for laughter, and wine makes life happy, and money  is the answer for everything.


So they sat down and the two of them ate and drank together. Then the girl’s father said to the man, ‘Please agree to stay overnight and enjoy yourself.’


After Boaz ate, drank, and was in good spirits, he went to lie down at the end of the pile of barley, and she came secretly, uncovered his feet, and lay down.


Queen Vashti also gave a feast for the women of King Ahasuerus’s palace.


The couriers left, spurred on by royal command, and the law was issued in the fortress of Susa.  The king and Haman sat down to drink, while the city of Susa was in confusion.


It is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings  to drink wine or for rulers to desire beer.





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