Verse | Translation | Text |
Es 5:6 | Strong Concordance | And the king [04428] said [0559] unto Esther [0635] at the banquet [04960] of wine [03196], What is thy petition [07596]? and it shall be granted [05414] thee: and what is thy request [01246]? even to the half [02677] of the kingdom [04438] it shall be performed [06213]. |
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. |
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. |