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There were white and blue linen hangings, attached to marble[a] pillars with white and purple cords and silver rings.[b] There were couches made of gold and silver, standing on a mosaic floor made of purple porphyry, marble, mother-of-pearl, and other precious stones. Drinks were served in gold goblets. Each goblet was unique. The royal wine was plentiful, in keeping with the king’s extravagance. No directions were given about the amount each person was to drink because the king had ordered all the waiters to serve the amount each man desired.

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  1. Esther 1:6 Or alabaster
  2. Esther 1:6 Or rods