White and blue linen hangings were fastened with fine white and purple linen cords to silver rods on marble[a] columns. Gold and silver couches(A) were arranged on a mosaic pavement of red feldspar,[b] marble, mother-of-pearl, and precious stones.

Drinks were served in an array of gold goblets,(B) each with a different design. Royal wine flowed freely, according to the king’s bounty.(C) The drinking was according to royal decree: “There are no restrictions.” The king had ordered every wine steward in his household to serve whatever each person wanted.

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Footnotes

  1. 1:6 Or alabaster
  2. 1:6 Or of porphyry

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