Esther 1:8

1:8 There were no restrictions on the drinking, ¹  for the king had instructed all of his supervisors ²  that they should do as everyone so desired. ³ 

Esther 5:12

5:12 Haman said, “Furthermore, Queen Esther invited ⁴  only me to accompany the king to the banquet that she prepared! And also tomorrow I am invited ⁵  along with the king.

[1:8]  ¹ tn Heb “the drinking was according to law; there was no one compelling.”

[1:8]  ² tn Heb “every chief of his house”; KJV “all the officers of his house”; NLT “his staff.”

[1:8]  ³ tn Heb “according to the desire of man and man.”

[5:12]  ⁴ tn Heb “caused to come”; KJV “did let no man come in…but myself.”

[5:12]  ⁵ tn Heb “called to her”; KJV “invited unto her”; NAB “I am to be her guest.”