Esther 1:13 - Revised Version 188513 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 judgement; Féach an chaibidilTuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 176913 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: Féach an chaibidilAmplified Bible - Classic Edition13 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– Féach an chaibidilAmerican 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; Féach an chaibidilCommon English Bible13 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. Féach an chaibidilEnglish Standard Version 201613 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, Féach an chaibidil |
The king cried aloud to bring in the enchanters, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers. The king spake and said to the wise men of Babylon, Whosoever shall read this writing, and shew me the interpretation thereof, shall be clothed with purple, and have a chain of gold about his neck, and shall be the third ruler in the kingdom.