Esther 1:8
<0597> [none did compel.]
Every person drank what he pleased. Among the Greeks, however, each guest was obliged to keep the round, or leave the company: hence the proverb [E pithi, e apithi,] Drink, or begone. Mr. Herbert, in his poem entitled "The Church Porch," has severely reprobated this vile custom. In Britain, however, this demoralizing custom is now almost destroyed, and a new era of social pleasure is arising, by temperate habits, increased domestic comforts, and the spread of gospel truths.
supervisors <07227> [the officers.]
Esther 4:2
Esther 7:4
sold .................... sold <04376> [we are sold.]
destruction <08045> [to be destroyed, etc. Heb. that they should destroy, and kill, and cause to perish.]
sold ............... If ...... sold <0432 04376> [But if we.]
distress <06862> [the enemy.]
