Esther 1:13
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13Now it was the king’s custom to ask for expert opinion on questions of law and order, so he called for his advisers, who would know what should be done.
Copyright 1966, 1971, 1976, 1992 American Bible Society
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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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CSBChristian Standard Bible
The king consulted the wise men who understood the times, for it was his normal procedure to confer with experts in law and justice.
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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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