Esther 1:8 - Catholic Public Domain Version And the nation of the just was disturbed, fearing their own evils, and was prepared for death. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And drinking was according to the law; no one was compelled to drink, for the king had directed all the officials of his palace to serve only as each guest desired. American Standard Version (1901) And the drinking was according to the law; none could compel: for so the king had appointed to all the officers of his house, that they should do according to every man’s pleasure. Common English Bible The rule about the drinks was “No limits!” The king had ordered everyone serving wine in the palace to offer as much as each guest wanted. |