Esther 1:13 | |
NASB: Then the king said to the wise men who understood the times-- for it was the custom of the king so [to speak] before all who knew law and justice (NASB ©1995) GWT: Now, the king usually asked for advice from all the experts in royal decrees and decisions, (GOD'S WORD®) KJV: 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: ASV: 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; BBE: And the king said to the wise men, who had knowledge of the times, (for this was the king's way with all who were expert in law and in the giving of decisions: DBY: And the king said to the wise men who knew the times (for so was the king's business conducted before all that knew law and judgment; JPS: 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; WBS: Then the king said to the wise men, who knew the times, (for so was the king's manner towards all that knew law and judgment: WEB: Then the king said to the wise men, who knew the times, (for it was the king's custom to consult those who knew law and judgment; YLT: And the king saith to wise men, knowing the times -- for so [is] the word of the king before all knowing law and judgment, | |
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