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Verse	Translation	Text
Es 5:6	King James	And the king said unto Esther at the banquet of wine, What is thy petition? and it shall be granted thee: and what is thy request? even to the half of the kingdom it shall be performed.

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Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]
The banquet of wine - After the meats were removed, it was customary in Persia to continue the banquet for a considerable time with fruits and wine. During this part of the feast, the king renewed his offer.

Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]

The banquet of wine - After the meats were removed, it was customary in Persia to continue the banquet for a considerable time with fruits and wine. During this part of the feast, the king renewed his offer.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]
Of wine - So called, because it consisted not of meats, which probably the king had plentifully eaten before, but of fruits and wines; which banquets were very frequent among the Persians.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]

Of wine - So called, because it consisted not of meats, which probably the king had plentifully eaten before, but of fruits and wines; which banquets were very frequent among the Persians.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826
The banquet of wine - At that part of the banquet when the wine was introduced.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826

The banquet of wine - At that part of the banquet when the wine was introduced.

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