Esther 1:8

Esther 1:8 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

8By the king’s command each guest was allowed to drink with no restrictions, for the king instructed all the wine stewards to serve each man what he wished.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

8But the drinking was done according to the royal law; there was no compulsion, for so the king had given orders to each official of his household, that he was to do as each person pleased.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

8The 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.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

8The drinking was carried on in accordance with the law; no one was compelled [to drink], for the king had directed each official of his household to comply with each guest’s wishes.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

8By order of the king, no limit was placed on the drinking, and every official of his household was to serve each man whatever he desired.
Queen Vashti’s Refusal

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

8He commanded that they should be allowed to drink as much or as little as they wished. He directed all his servants to give his guests what they asked for.

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