Esther 1:13 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

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,

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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:

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹³ Then the king spoke to the wise men who knew the times–for this was the king's procedure toward all who were familiar with law and judgment–

American Standard Version (1901)

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;

Common English Bible

¹³ Now, when a need arose, the king would often talk with certain very smart people about the best way to handle it. They were people who knew both the kingdom’s written laws and what judges had decided about cases in the past.

Esther 1:13 Cross References

1 Chronicles 12:32

Of Issachar, those who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, two hundred chiefs, and all their kindred under their command.

Daniel 2:2

So the king commanded that the magicians, the enchanters, the sorcerers, and the Chaldeans be summoned to tell the king his dreams. When they came in and stood before the king,

Jeremiah 10:7

Who would not fear you, O King of the nations? For that is your due; among all the wise ones of the nations and in all their kingdoms there is no one like you.

Matthew 16:3

And in the morning, ‘It will be stormy today, for the sky is red and threatening.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times.

Daniel 5:7

The king cried aloud to bring in the enchanters, the Chaldeans, and the diviners, and the king said to the wise men of Babylon, “Whoever can read this writing and tell me its interpretation shall be clothed in purple, have a chain of gold around his neck, and rank third in the kingdom.”

Daniel 2:12

Because of this the king flew into a violent rage and commanded that all the wise men of Babylon be destroyed.

Matthew 2:1

In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, magi from the east came to Jerusalem,

Daniel 2:27

Daniel answered the king, “No wise men, enchanters, magicians, or diviners can show to the king the mystery that the king is asking,

Esther 1:12

But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s command conveyed by the eunuchs. At this the king was enraged, and his anger burned within him.

1 Chronicles 12:33

Of Zebulun, fifty thousand seasoned troops equipped for battle with all the weapons of war to help David with singleness of purpose.