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Esther 1:8 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Esther 1:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Esther chapter 1 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Esther 1:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Esther 1:8
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. This verse describes the feast's drinking protocol, introducing an apparent tension: "according to the law" (k'dat, כְּדָת) yet "none did compel" (ein ones, אֵין אֹנֵס), and everyone could drink "according to every man's pleasure" (k'ratzon ish va'ish, כִּרְצוֹן אִישׁ־וָאִישׁ). The phrase "according to the law" likely refers to established Persian drinking protocols rather than imposed consumption quotas. Ancient sour...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Esther 1:8
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“who made all the earth drunken: the nations have drunk of her wine; therefore the nations are mad.”
“our father”
“Now draw some out, and take it to the ruler of the feast. So they took it.”