Feasts: Ancient Customs At: Men Alone Present At
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Genesis 40:20
On the third day, which was Pharaoh’s birthday, he held a feast for all his officials, and in their presence he lifted up the heads of the chief cupbearer and the chief baker.
Genesis 43:32, 34
They separately served Joseph, his brothers, and the Egyptians. They ate separately because the Egyptians would not eat with the Hebrews, since that was detestable to them. / When the portions were served to them from Joseph’s table, Benjamin’s portion was five times larger than any of the others. So they feasted and drank freely with Joseph.
1 Samuel 9:22
Then Samuel took Saul and his servant, brought them into the hall, and seated them in the place of honor among those who were invited—about thirty in all.
Esther 1:8, 9
By order of the king, no limit was placed on the drinking, and every official of his household was to serve each man whatever he desired. / Queen Vashti also gave a banquet for the women in the royal palace of King Xerxes.
Mark 6:21
On Herod’s birthday, her opportunity arose. Herod held a banquet for his nobles and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee.
Luke 14:24
For I tell you, not one of those men who were invited will taste my banquet.’”