6. White and violet linen hangings were fastened with fine white and purple linen cords to silver rods on marble columns. Gold and silver couches were arranged on a mosaic pavement of red feldspar, marble, mother-of-pearl, and precious stones.
7. Beverages were served in an array of gold goblets, each with a different design. Royal wine flowed freely, according to the king’s bounty
8. and no restraint was placed on the drinking. The king had ordered every wine steward in his household to serve as much as each person wanted.
9. Queen Vashti also gave a feast for the women of King Ahasuerus’s palace.
10. On the seventh day, when the king was feeling good from the wine, Ahasuerus commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carkas, the seven eunuchs who personally served him,