White and violet linen hangings were fastened with fine white and purple linen cords to silver rods on marble[a] columns. Gold and silver couches(A) were arranged on a mosaic pavement of red feldspar,[b] marble,[c] mother-of-pearl, and precious stones.

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  1. Esther 1:6 Or alabaster
  2. Esther 1:6 Or of porphyry
  3. Esther 1:6 Or alabaster

The garden had hangings of white and blue linen, fastened with cords of white linen and purple material to silver rings on marble pillars. There were couches(A) of gold and silver on a mosaic pavement of porphyry, marble, mother-of-pearl and other costly stones.

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41 You sat on a luxurious couch with a table spread before it,(A) on which you had set My incense and oil.

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41 You sat on an elegant couch,(A) with a table(B) spread before it on which you had placed the incense(C) and olive oil that belonged to me.(D)

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