Parallel Verses
NET Bible
The king then inquired of the wise men who were discerners of the times -- for it was the royal custom to confer with all those who were proficient in laws and legalities.
New American Standard Bible
Then the king said to
King James Version
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:
Holman Bible
The king consulted the wise men
International Standard Version
Then the king flew into a rage. The king spoke to the wise men who understood the times, for it was the king's custom to consult all those who understood law and justice.
A Conservative Version
Then the king said to the wise men who knew the times (for so was the king's manner toward all who knew law and judgment,
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;
Amplified
Then the king spoke to the wise men who understood the times [asking for their advice]—for it was the custom of the king to speak before all those who were familiar with law and legal matters—
Bible in Basic English
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:
Darby Translation
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;
Julia Smith Translation
And the king will say to the wise knowing the times, (for thus spake the king before all knowing the edict and judgment:
King James 2000
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:
Lexham Expanded Bible
And the king said to the wise men, {the ones who know the times}--for it [was] the procedure of the king before all those who knew law and rights;
Modern King James verseion
And the king said to the wise men who knew the times (for so was the king's manner toward all who knew law and judgment;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And the king spake to the wise men that had understanding in the ordinances of the land - for the king's matters must be handled before all such as have knowledge of the law and judgment,
New Heart 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;
The Emphasized Bible
Then said the king unto the wise men having knowledge of the times, - for, so, was the manner of the king before all having knowledge of law and judgment;
Webster
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:
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;
Youngs Literal Translation
And the king saith to wise men, knowing the times -- for so is the word of the king before all knowing law and judgment,
Themes
Babylon » Empire of » Government of » A limited monarchy
Chamberlain » An officer of a king
Divorce » Disobedience of the wife to the husband, a sufficient cause for, in the persian empire
Family » Persian, domestic customs
Husband » Unreasonable and oppressive » Ahasuerus
Medo-persian kingdom » Celebrated for wise men
Persia » Vashti was divorced for refusing to appear before the king's advisorss
Vashti » Put away (divorced) for refusing to exhibit herself at a royal banquet
Topics
Interlinear
Chakam
Yada`
Paniym
Yada`
References
Morish
Word Count of 20 Translations in Esther 1:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
Queen Vashti Refuses The King's Request
12 But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king's bidding conveyed through the eunuchs. Then the king became extremely angry, and his rage consumed him. 13 The king then inquired of the wise men who were discerners of the times -- for it was the royal custom to confer with all those who were proficient in laws and legalities. 14 Those who were closest to him were Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, and Memucan. These men were the seven officials of Persia and Media who saw the king on a regular basis and had the most prominent offices in the kingdom.
Phrases
Cross References
1 Chronicles 12:32
From Issachar there were 200 leaders and all their relatives at their command -- they understood the times and knew what Israel should do.
Jeremiah 10:7
Everyone should revere you, O King of all nations, because you deserve to be revered. For there is no one like you among any of the wise people of the nations nor among any of their kings.
Daniel 2:12
Because of this the king got furiously angry and gave orders to destroy all the wise men of Babylon.
Daniel 2:2
The king issued an order to summon the magicians, astrologers, sorcerers, and wise men in order to explain his dreams to him. So they came and awaited the king's instructions.
Matthew 2:1
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, in the time of King Herod, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem
Daniel 2:27
Daniel replied to the king, "The mystery that the king is asking about is such that no wise men, astrologers, magicians, or diviners can possibly disclose it to the king.
Daniel 4:6-7
So I issued an order for all the wise men of Babylon to be brought before me so that they could make known to me the interpretation of the dream.
Daniel 5:7
The king called out loudly to summon the astrologers, wise men, and diviners. The king proclaimed to the wise men of Babylon that anyone who could read this inscription and disclose its interpretation would be clothed in purple and have a golden collar placed on his neck and be third ruler in the kingdom.
Matthew 16:3
and in the morning, 'It will be stormy today, because the sky is red and darkening.' You know how to judge correctly the appearance of the sky, but you cannot evaluate the signs of the times.