Esther 1:13

Then the king said to the wise men, which knew the times, (for so was the king's manner toward all that knew law and judgment:

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Other Translations for Esther 1:13

BSB
Then the king consulted the wise men who knew the times, for it was customary for him to confer with the experts in law and justice.
AKJV
Then the king said to the wise men, which knew the times, (for so was the king's manner toward all that knew law and judgment:
CPDV
questioned the wise men, who, according to royal custom were always near him and all he did was by their counsel, who knew the laws as well as the judgments of their ancestors,
ERV
Then the king said to the wise men, which knew the times, (for so was the king's manner toward all that knew law and judgment;
NHEB
Then the king said to the wise men, who knew the times, (for it was the king's custom to consult those who knew law and judgment;
SMT
And the king will say to the wise knowing the times, (for thus spake the king before all knowing the edict and judgment:

Commentary for Esther 1:13

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Overview of Esther 1:13
Summary
King consults wise counselors about legal matter
Place
Royal palace of Ahasuerus
Event
King seeks legal advisors
Estimated Time Period
c. 480 BC
Category
Narrative