Esther 1:13King James 3 - The Literal TraslationAnd the king said to the wise men who knew the times (for so was the king’s manner toward all who knew law and judgment;) See the chapter |
The king cried with strength to bring in the conjurers, the Chaldeans, and those determining. The king answered and said to the wise men of Babylon, Any man who can read this writing and reveal its meaning shall be clothed with purple, and have a chain of gold around his neck. And he shall rule third in the kingdom.