20 On the third day, which was Pharaoh’s birthday, he gave a feast for all his servants. He elevated[a] the chief cupbearer and the chief baker among his servants.(A)

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  1. 40:20 Lit He lifted up the head of

15 Then Solomon woke up(A) and realized it had been a dream.(B) He went to Jerusalem, stood before the ark of the Lord’s covenant,(C) and offered burnt offerings and fellowship offerings.(D) Then he held a feast(E) for all his servants.

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18 The king held a great banquet for all his officials and staff.(A) It was Esther’s banquet. He freed his provinces from tax payments and gave gifts worthy of the king’s bounty.(B)

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