Esther:1:2-9
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That in those days ,
when the king Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom ,
which was in Shushan the palace ,
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When he shewed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the honour of his excellent majesty many days ,
even an hundred and fourscore days .
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And when these days were expired ,
the king made a feast unto all the people that were present in Shushan the palace ,
both unto great and small ,
seven days ,
in the court of the garden of the kings palace ;
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Where were white ,
green ,
and blue ,
hangings ,
fastened with cords of fine linen and purple to silver rings and pillars of marble :
the beds were of gold and silver ,
upon a pavement of red ,
and blue ,
and white ,
and black ,
marble .
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And they gave them drink in vessels of gold , (
the vessels being diverse one from another , )
and royal wine in abundance ,
according to the state of the king .
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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 mans pleasure .
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Also Vashti the queen made a feast for the women in the royal house which belonged to king Ahasuerus .