8 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.
8
By the king’s command each guest was allowed to drink with no restrictions, for the king instructed all the wine stewards to serve each man what he wished.
9 Also Vashti the queen made a feast for the women in the royal house which belonged to king Ahasuerus.
9
Queen Vashti also gave a banquet for the women in the royal palace of King Xerxes.