Extravagance
Esther 1:8-9
And the drinking was according to the law; none did compel: for so the king had appointed to all the officers of his house…


Every one is to live, and to entertain his friends, according to his rank and circumstances; but those who are of a liberal spirit are in danger of indulging in extravagance, to gratify their vanity and passion for show.

(T. McCrie, D. D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: And the drinking was according to the law; none did compel: for so the king had appointed to all the officers of his house, that they should do according to every man's pleasure.

WEB: In accordance with the law, the drinking was not compulsory; for so the king had instructed all the officials of his house, that they should do according to every man's pleasure.




Despotism Occasionally Generous
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