🏠

Esther 1:13

King James Version

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:

Compare Versions

American Standard Version

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;

Christian Standard Bible

The king consulted the wise men who understood the times, for it was his normal procedure to confer with experts in law and justice.

English Standard Version

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,

New American Standard Bible

Then the king said to the wise men who understood the times—for it was the custom of the king to speak this way before all who knew Persian law and justice

New International Version

Since it was customary for the king to consult experts in matters of law and justice, he spoke with the wise men who understood the times

New King James Version

Then the king said to the wise men who understood the times (for this was the king’s manner toward all who knew law and justice,

New Living Translation

He immediately consulted with his wise advisers, who knew all the Persian laws and customs, for he always asked their advice.

World English Bible

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;