Esther 1:8 - Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd the nation of the just was disturbed, fearing their own evils, and was prepared for death. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769And 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. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic EditionAnd 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. See the chapterAmerican 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. See the chapterCommon English BibleThe 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. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 versionAnd God called the firmament Heaven. And the evening and morning were the second day. See the chapter |