Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version On the seventh day, when King Xerxes was in high spirits from wine, he commanded the seven eunuchs who served him—Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar and Karkas— New Living Translation On the seventh day of the feast, when King Xerxes was in high spirits because of the wine, he told the seven eunuchs who attended him—Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas— English Standard Version On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha and Abagtha, Zethar and Carkas, the seven eunuchs who served in the presence of King Ahasuerus, Berean Standard Bible On the seventh day, when the king’s heart was merry with wine, he ordered the seven eunuchs who served him—Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carkas— King James Bible On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven chamberlains that served in the presence of Ahasuerus the king, New King James Version On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, seven eunuchs who served in the presence of King Ahasuerus, New American Standard Bible On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was cheerful with wine, he ordered Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carkas, the seven eunuchs who served in the presence of King Ahasuerus, NASB 1995 On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar and Carkas, the seven eunuchs who served in the presence of King Ahasuerus, NASB 1977 On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carkas, the seven eunuchs who served in the presence of King Ahasuerus, Legacy Standard Bible On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he said for Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carkas, the seven eunuchs who attended to the presence of King Ahasuerus, Amplified Bible On the seventh day, when the king’s heart was joyful with wine (in high spirits), he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carkas, the seven eunuchs who served in the presence of King Ahasuerus [as his attendants], Christian Standard Bible 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— Holman Christian Standard Bible 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, American Standard Version On the seventh day, when the heart of the king wasmerry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven chamberlains that ministered in the presence of Ahasuerus the king, Contemporary English Version By the seventh day, King Xerxes was feeling happy because of so much wine. And he asked his seven personal servants, Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carkas, English Revised Version On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven chamberlains that ministered in the presence of Ahasuerus the king, GOD'S WORD® Translation On the seventh day when the king was drunk on wine, he ordered Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven eunuchs who served under King Xerxes, Good News Translation On the seventh day of his banquet the king was drinking and feeling happy, so he called in the seven eunuchs who were his personal servants, Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carkas. International Standard Version A week later, when the king was under the influence of all that wine, he ordered Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven eunuchs who served King Ahasuerus, Majority Standard Bible On the seventh day, when the king?s heart was merry with wine, he ordered the seven eunuchs who served him?Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carkas? NET Bible On the seventh day, as King Ahasuerus was feeling the effects of the wine, he ordered Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven eunuchs who attended him, New Heart English Bible On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcass, the seven eunuchs who served in the presence of Achshayarsh the king, Webster's Bible Translation On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven chamberlains that served in the presence of Ahasuerus the king, World English Bible On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcass, the seven eunuchs who served in the presence of Ahasuerus the king, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionOn the seventh day, as the heart of the king is glad with wine, he has commanded to Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven eunuchs who are ministering in the presence of King Ahasuerus, Young's Literal Translation On the seventh day, as the heart of the king is glad with wine, he hath said to Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven eunuchs who are ministering in the presence of the king Ahasuerus, Smith's Literal Translation In the seventh day, as the heart of the king being good with wine, he said to Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven eunuchs serving the face of king Ahasuerus, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNow on the seventh day, when the king was merry, and after very much drinking was well warmed with wine, he commanded Mauman, and Bazatha, and Harbona, and Bagatha, and Abgatha, and Zethar, and Charcas, the seven eunuchs that served in his presence, Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible On the seventh day, when the king was merry with wine, he instructed Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carkas, the seven eunuchs who attended King Ahasuerus, New Revised Standard Version On the seventh day, when the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha and Abagtha, Zethar and Carkas, the seven eunuchs who attended him, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleOn the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded the eunuchs, Biztha, Rahbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Terash, Zethar, and Carcash, the seven eunuchs who served in the presence of Akhshirash the king, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And in the seventh day, when the heart of the King was merry with wine, he said to the Eunuchs, to Beztha and to Rakhbuna and to Bagtha and to Agbutha and to Tarash and to Zethar and to Berkash, seven Eunuchs who serve before King Akhashiresh OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Bizzetha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven chamberlains that ministered in the presence of Ahasuerus the king, Brenton Septuagint Translation Now on the seventh day the king, being merry, told Aman, and Bazan, and Tharrha, and Barazi, and Zatholtha, and Abataza, and Tharaba, the seven chamberlains, servants of king Artaxerxes, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Queen Vashti's Refusal9Queen Vashti also gave a banquet for the women in the royal palace of King Xerxes. 10On the seventh day, when the king’s heart was merry with wine, he ordered the seven eunuchs who served him— Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carkas— 11to bring Queen Vashti before him, wearing her royal crown, to display her beauty to the people and officials. For she was beautiful to behold.… Cross References Daniel 5:1-4 Later, King Belshazzar held a great feast for a thousand of his nobles, and he drank wine with them. / Under the influence of the wine, Belshazzar gave orders to bring in the gold and silver vessels that Nebuchadnezzar his father had taken from the temple in Jerusalem, so that the king could drink from them, along with his nobles, his wives, and his concubines. / Thus they brought in the gold vessels that had been taken from the temple, the house of God in Jerusalem, and the king drank from them, along with his nobles, his wives, and his concubines. ... Proverbs 20:1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise. Ephesians 5:18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Proverbs 31:4-5 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to crave strong drink, / lest they drink and forget what is decreed, depriving all the oppressed of justice. Isaiah 5:11-12 Woe to those who rise early in the morning in pursuit of strong drink, who linger into the evening, to be inflamed by wine. / At their feasts are the lyre and harp, tambourines and flutes and wine. They disregard the actions of the LORD and fail to see the work of His hands. 1 Peter 4:3 For you have spent enough time in the past carrying out the same desires as the Gentiles: living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and detestable idolatry. 1 Samuel 25:36-37 When Abigail returned to Nabal, there he was in the house, holding a feast fit for a king, in high spirits and very drunk. So she told him nothing until morning light. / In the morning when Nabal was sober, his wife told him about these events, and his heart failed within him, and he became like a stone. Galatians 5:21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Ecclesiastes 10:17 Blessed are you, O land whose king is a son of nobles, and whose princes feast at the proper time—for strength and not for drunkenness. Romans 13:13 Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. Isaiah 28:7 These also stagger from wine and stumble from strong drink: Priests and prophets reel from strong drink and are befuddled by wine. They stumble because of strong drink, muddled in their visions and stumbling in their judgments. 1 Corinthians 5:11 But now I am writing you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a verbal abuser, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat. Habakkuk 2:15 Woe to him who gives drink to his neighbors, pouring it from the wineskin until they are drunk, in order to gaze at their nakedness! Luke 21:34 But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare. 1 Corinthians 6:10 nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. Treasury of Scripture On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven chamberlains that served in the presence of Ahasuerus the king, the heart. Genesis 43:34 And he took and sent messes unto them from before him: but Benjamin's mess was five times so much as any of theirs. And they drank, and were merry with him. Judges 16:25 And it came to pass, when their hearts were merry, that they said, Call for Samson, that he may make us sport. And they called for Samson out of the prison house; and he made them sport: and they set him between the pillars. 1 Samuel 25:36,37 And Abigail came to Nabal; and, behold, he held a feast in his house, like the feast of a king; and Nabal's heart was merry within him, for he was very drunken: wherefore she told him nothing, less or more, until the morning light… Harbona. Esther 7:9 And Harbonah, one of the chamberlains, said before the king, Behold also, the gallows fifty cubits high, which Haman had made for Mordecai, who had spoken good for the king, standeth in the house of Haman. Then the king said, Hang him thereon. Harbonah. Daniel 1:3-5,18,19 And the king spake unto Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of Israel, and of the king's seed, and of the princes; … Jump to Previous Ahasuerus Carcass Chamberlains Commanded Eunuchs Heart Merry Ministered Presence Served Seven Seventh WineJump to Next Ahasuerus Carcass Chamberlains Commanded Eunuchs Heart Merry Ministered Presence Served Seven Seventh WineEsther 1 1. Xerxes makes royal feasts.10. Vashti, sent for, refuses to come. 13. Xerxes, by the counsel of Memucan, puts away Vashti, and decrees men's sovereignty. On the seventh day The seventh day marks the culmination of a week-long feast hosted by King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I) for his officials and servants. The number seven often signifies completeness or perfection in the Bible, seen in the creation week in Genesis. This day signifies the peak of the king's celebration, highlighting the excess and opulence of the Persian court. when the king’s heart was merry with wine he ordered the seven eunuchs who served him Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carkas Persons / Places / Events 1. King Xerxes (Ahasuerus)The Persian king who ruled over 127 provinces from India to Cush. Known for his opulence and power, he is a central figure in the Book of Esther. 2. The Seven Eunuchs Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas were trusted servants of King Xerxes, tasked with carrying out his commands. 3. The Banquet This event took place during a lavish banquet hosted by King Xerxes, showcasing his wealth and power. It was a time of feasting and revelry. 4. The Seventh Day The specific day of the banquet when King Xerxes, influenced by wine, made a significant decision that would set the stage for the events that follow in the Book of Esther. 5. Susa (Shushan) The capital of the Persian Empire where these events took place, highlighting the grandeur and political significance of the setting. Teaching Points The Influence of IntoxicationIntoxication can impair judgment and lead to decisions that have far-reaching consequences. Believers are called to exercise self-control and wisdom. The Role of Servants The eunuchs' role in executing the king's commands reminds us of the importance of serving faithfully, even in secular or challenging environments. The Impact of Leadership Decisions Leaders' decisions, especially those made under the influence, can affect many lives. It is crucial for leaders to seek God's guidance and wisdom. The Setting of God's Providence Even in a pagan setting, God is at work. The events in Esther demonstrate His sovereignty and ability to use any situation for His purposes. The Importance of Timing The seventh day marks a turning point in the account. God's timing is perfect, and His plans unfold according to His divine schedule.(10) Was merry with wine.--The habit of the Persians to indulge in wine to excess may be inferred from Esther 1:8. Chamberlains.--Literally, eunuchs. The names of the men, whatever they may be, are apparently not Persian. The enumeration of all the seven names is suggestive of personal knowledge on the part of the writer. Verse 10. - When the heart of the king was merry with wine. We are told that once a year, at the feast of Mithra, the king of Persia was bound to intoxicate himself (Duris, Fr. 13). At other times he did as he pleased, but probably generally drank reason was somewhat obscured. Mehuman, etc. Persian etymologies have been given for most of these names, but they are all more or less uncertain; and as eunuchs were often foreigners, mutilated for the Persian market (Herod., 3:93; 8:105), who bore foreign names, like the Hermotimus of Herodotus (8:104-106), it is quite possible that Persian etymologies may here be out of place. Bigtha, however, if it be regarded as a shortened form of Bigthan (Esther 2:21) or Bigthana (ch. 6.), would seem to be Persian, being equivalent to Bagadana ( = Theodorus), "the gift of God." Chamberlains. Really, as in the margin, "eunuchs." The influence of eunuchs at the Persian court was great from the time of Xerxes. Ctesias makes them of importance even from the time of Cyrus ('Exc. Pera,' § 5, 9).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew On the seventhהַשְּׁבִיעִ֔י (haš·šə·ḇî·‘î) Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular Strong's 7637: Seventh (an ordinal number) day, בַּיּוֹם֙ (bay·yō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day when the king's הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king heart לֵב־ (lêḇ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre was merry כְּט֥וֹב (kə·ṭō·wḇ) Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good with wine, בַּיָּ֑יִן (bay·yā·yin) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3196: Wine, intoxication he ordered אָמַ֡ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say the seven שִׁבְעַת֙ (šiḇ·‘aṯ) Number - masculine singular construct Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number eunuchs הַסָּ֣רִיסִ֔ים (has·sā·rî·sîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5631: A eunuch, valet, a minister of state who served הַמְשָׁ֣רְתִ֔ים (ham·šā·rə·ṯîm) Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 8334: To attend as a, menial, worshipper, to contribute to him— אֲחַשְׁוֵרֽוֹשׁ׃ (’ă·ḥaš·wê·rō·wōš) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 325: Ahasuerus -- king of Persia Mehuman, לִ֠מְהוּמָן (lim·hū·mān) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4104: Mehuman -- a eunuch of Ahasuerus Biztha, בִּזְּתָ֨א (biz·zə·ṯā) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 968: Biztha -- a eunuch of Ahasuerus Harbona, חַרְבוֹנָ֜א (ḥar·ḇō·w·nā) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2726: Charbona -- Charbonah Bigtha, בִּגְתָ֤א (biḡ·ṯā) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 903: Bigtha -- a eunuch of Ahasuerus Abagtha, וַאֲבַגְתָא֙ (wa·’ă·ḇaḡ·ṯā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5: Abagtha -- a eunuch of Ahasuerus Zethar, זֵתַ֣ר (zê·ṯar) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2242: Zethar -- a eunuch of Ahasuerus and Carkas— וְכַרְכַּ֔ס (wə·ḵar·kas) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3752: Carkas -- a eunuch of Ahasuerus Links Esther 1:10 NIVEsther 1:10 NLT Esther 1:10 ESV Esther 1:10 NASB Esther 1:10 KJV Esther 1:10 BibleApps.com Esther 1:10 Biblia Paralela Esther 1:10 Chinese Bible Esther 1:10 French Bible Esther 1:10 Catholic Bible OT History: Esther 1:10 On the seventh day when the heart (Est Esth. 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