Esther 1:7 bbe — And they gave them drink in gold vessels, every vessel being different, and wine of the kingdom, freely given by the ki…

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"And they gave them drink in gold vessels, every vessel being different, and wine of the kingdom, freely given by the king."

— Esther 1:7, Bible in Basic English

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Esther 1 — Context

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And for a long time, even a hundred and eighty days, he let them see all the wealth and the glory of his kingdom and the great power and honour which were his.

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And at the end of that time, the king gave a feast for all the people who were present in Shushan, the king's town, small as well as great, for seven days, in the outer square of the garden of the king's house.

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There were fair hangings of white and green and blue, fixed with cords of purple and the best linen to silver rings and pillars of polished stone: the seats were of gold and silver on a floor of red and white and yellow and black stone.

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And they gave them drink in gold vessels, every vessel being different, and wine of the kingdom, freely given by the king.

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And the drinking was in keeping with the law; no one was forced: for the king had given orders to all the chief servants of his house to do as was pleasing to every man.

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And Vashti the queen gave a feast for the women in the house of King Ahasuerus.

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On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was glad with wine, he gave orders to Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven unsexed servants who were waiting before Ahasuerus the king,

Esther 1:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Esther 1:7 say?
Esther 1:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And they gave them drink in gold vessels, every vessel being different, and wine of the kingdom, freely given by the king.”
Where is Esther 1:7 in the Bible?
Esther 1:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Esther, chapter 1, verse 7.
Who wrote Esther?
Esther is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Mordecai). It was written c. 460–400 BC.
What is the book of Esther about?
Esther tells how a Jewish orphan becomes queen of Persia and risks her life to save her people from genocide. Though God's name is never mentioned, his unseen providence is woven through every reversal — and the Jewish festival of Purim still celebrates the deliverance.
What are the major themes of Esther?
Esther explores themes including Providence, Courage, Deliverance, Identity, Reversal. These themes shape the meaning and context of Esther 1:7.
What translation should I read Esther 1:7 in?
Esther 1:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Esther 1:7?
Esther 1:7 reads (BBE): “And they gave them drink in gold vessels, every vessel being different, and wine of the kingdom, freely given by the king.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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