13 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

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:

13 He immediately consulted with his wise advisers, who knew all the Persian laws and customs, for he always asked their advice.

13 Then the king said to the wise men who understood the times (for this was the king’s manner toward all who knew law and justice,

13 It was a custom for the king to ask advice from experts about law and order. So King Xerxes spoke with the wise men who would know the right thing to do.

13 Then the king said to the wise men, who knew the times (for so was the king’s manner toward all that knew law and judgment;

13 And the king said to the wise men who knew the times (for so was the king’s business conducted before all that knew law and judgment;

13 Now, the king usually asked for advice from all the experts in royal decrees and decisions,

13 The king consulted the wise men who understood the times, for it was his normal procedure to confer with experts in law and justice.

13 Then the king consulted the sages who knew the laws (for this was the king’s procedure toward all who were versed in law and custom,

13 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];

13 It was the king’s practice to ask advice from those who knew a lot about matters of law and fairness. So he spoke with the wise men who were supposed to understand what was going on at that time.

13 Then the king said to the wise men who understood the times—for it was the custom of the king so to speak before all who knew law and justice