Esther 1:13
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THE KING’S DECREE
13The king consulted the wise menv who understood the times,Cw for it was his normal procedure to confer with experts in law and justice.
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- COr understood propitious times
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
Then the king said to the wise men who knew the times (for this was the king’s procedure toward all who were versed in law and judgment,
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
Since it was customary for the king to consult experts in matters of law and justice, he spoke with the wise men who understood the times
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NLTNew Living Translation
He immediately consulted with his wise advisers, who knew all the Persian laws and customs, for he always asked their advice.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
And the king said to the wise men, the ones who know the times—for it was the procedure of the king before all those who knew [law and rights];
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KJV 1900King James Version
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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