17 There were 150 Jews and officials, as well as guests from the surrounding nations at my table.(A) 18 Each[a] day, one ox, six choice sheep, and some fowl were prepared for me. An abundance of all kinds of wine was provided every ten days.(B) But I didn’t demand the food allotted to the governor, because the burden on the people was so heavy.

19 Remember me favorably, my God, for all that I have done for this people.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. 5:18 Lit And that which was prepared each

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