Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
KJV

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.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
And this banquet was not according to the appointed law; but so the king would have it: and he charged the stewards to perform his will and that of the company.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
And this banquet was not according to the appointed law; but so the king would have it: and he charged the stewards to perform his will and that of the company.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
WEBView canonical →
In accordance with the law, the drinking was not compulsory; for so the king had instructed all the officials of his house, that they should do according to every man’s pleasure.
World English Bible

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