Esther 1:3-5

Holman Christian Standard Bible

³ He held a feast^(A) in the third year of his reign for all his officials and staff, the army of Persia and Media,^(B) the nobles,^(C) and the officials from the provinces. ⁴ He displayed the glorious wealth of his kingdom and the magnificent splendor of his greatness^(D) for a total of 180 days.

⁵ At the end of this time, the king held a week-long banquet^(E) in the garden courtyard^(F) of the royal palace^(G) for all the people, from the greatest to the least,^(H) who were present in the fortress of Susa.^(I)