Esther 1:10

New Century Version

On the seventh day of the banquet, King Xerxes was very happy, because he had been drinking much wine. He gave a command to the seven eunuchs who served him—Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas.

Cross References

Genesis 43:34

Food from Joseph’s table was taken to them, but Benjamin was given five times more food than the others. Joseph’s brothers ate and drank freely with him.

2 Samuel 13:28

Then Absalom instructed his servants, “Watch Amnon. When he is drunk, I will tell you, ‘Kill Amnon.’ Right then, kill him! Don’t be afraid, because I have commanded you! Be strong and brave!”

Esther 1:9

Queen Vashti also gave a banquet for the women in the royal palace of King Xerxes.

Esther 3:15

The messengers set out, hurried by the king’s command, as soon as the order was given in the palace at Susa. The king and Haman sat down to drink, but the city of Susa was in confusion.

Esther 7:9

Harbona, one of the eunuchs there serving the king, said, “Look, a seventy-five foot platform stands near Haman’s house. This is the one Haman had prepared for Mordecai, who gave the warning that saved the king.” The king said, “Hang Haman on it!”

Proverbs 20:1

Wine and beer make people loud and uncontrolled; it is not wise to get drunk on them.

Proverbs 31:4

“Kings should not drink wine, Lemuel, and rulers should not desire beer.

Ecclesiastes 10:19

A party makes you feel good, wine makes you feel happy, and money buys anything.

Judges 16:25

While the people were enjoying the celebration, they said, “Bring Samson out to perform for us.” So they brought Samson from the prison, and he performed for them. They made him stand between the pillars.

Judges 19:6

So the two men sat down to eat and drink together. After that, the father said to him, “Please stay tonight. Relax and enjoy yourself.”

Ruth 3:7

After his evening meal, Boaz felt good and went to sleep lying beside the pile of grain. Ruth went to him quietly and lifted the cover from his feet and lay down.