Esther 1:13 - Tree of Life Version13 So the king consulted the wise men who discerned the times, for it was the king’s practice to consult experts in matters of law and justice. 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 chaibidil |
The king called loudly to summon the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the diviners. The king said to the wise men of Babylon, “Whoever reads this writing and tells me what it means will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain around his neck, and will have authority as the third ruler in the kingdom!”