Esther 1:8 - New American Standard Bible 1995 with Strong Numbers The drinking was [done] according to the law, there was no compulsion, for so the king had given orders to each official of his household that he should do according to the desires of each person. 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. Catholic Public Domain Version And the nation of the just was disturbed, fearing their own evils, and was prepared for death. |