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Esther 1:13 Modern KJV 1963 | 68 Bible versions Compare

Esther 1

13 Now 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.

Esther 1

13 It was the custom for the king to ask the advice of the experts about the law and punishments. So King Xerxes spoke with the wise men who understood the laws. They were very close to the king. Their names were Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, and Memucan. They were the seven most important officials of Persia and Media. They had special privileges to see the king. They were the highest officials in the kingdom.

Esther 1

13 So the sovereign said to the wise men who understood the times (for in this way the sovereign’s matter came before all who knew law and right-ruling,

Esther 1

13 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.

Esther 1

13 [13-14] The king called in the seven highest officials of Persia and Media. They were Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, and Memucan. These men were very wise and understood all the laws and customs of the country, and the king always asked them what they thought about such matters.

Esther 1

13 Now 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.

Esther 1

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:

Esther 1

13 Salt Lake City, Utah, October 6, 1890.

Esther 1

13 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,

Esther 1

13 Now 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.