Esther 1:13

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Then the king consulted the wise men who understood the times, for it was the king's custom to speak before all who understood law and judgment.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    Then the king said to the wise men, which knew the tim, (for so was the king's manner toward all that knew law and judgment:

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    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,

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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:

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Then the king{H4428} said{H559} to the wise men,{H2450} who knew{H3045} the times,{H6256} (for so was the king's{H4428} manner{H1697} toward{H6440} all that knew{H3045} law{H1881} and judgment;{H1779}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Then the king{H4428} said{H559}{(H8799)} to the wise men{H2450}, which knew{H3045}{(H8802)} the times{H6256},(for so was the king's{H4428} manner{H1697} toward{H6440} all that knew{H3045}{(H8802)} law{H1881} and judgment{H1779}:

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    And the kynge spake to ye wyse men that had vnderstondinge in the ordinaunces of the londe (for the kinges matters must be hadled before all soch as haue knowlege of the lawe and iudgment:

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Then the King said to the wise men, that knew the times (for so was the Kings maner towards all that knew the law and the iudgement:

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And the king spake to the wyse men which knewe the times (for so was the kinges maner towardes all that knewe the lawe and the iudgementes:

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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:

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    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;

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And the king saith to wise men, knowing the times -- for so `is' the word of the king before all knowing law and judgment,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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;

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    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:

  • World English Bible (2000)

    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;

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    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.

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Chr 12:32 : 32 From half the tribe of Manasseh, there were 18,000 chosen by name to go and make David king.
  • Jer 10:7 : 7 Who should not fear You, King of the nations? This is Your due. Among all the wise ones of the nations and in all their kingdoms, there is no one like You.
  • Dan 2:12 : 12 Because of this, the king became angry and extremely furious, and he commanded that all the wise men of Babylon be destroyed.
  • Dan 2:2 : 2 So the king commanded to summon the magicians, enchanters, sorcerers, and Chaldeans to explain his dreams to him. They came and stood before the king.
  • Matt 2:1 : 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea during the reign of King Herod, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem.
  • Matt 16:3 : 3 In the morning, you say, 'There will be a storm today, for the sky is red and overcast.' Hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, yet you cannot discern the signs of the times.
  • Dan 2:27 : 27 Daniel answered the king, saying, "The mystery which the king asks about cannot be revealed by wise men, enchanters, magicians, or diviners.
  • Dan 4:6-7 : 6 O Belteshazzar, chief of the magicians, I know that the spirit of the holy gods is in you and that no mystery is too difficult for you. Here are the visions of my dream that I saw; interpret them for me. 7 These were the visions I saw while lying on my bed: I looked, and there stood a tree in the middle of the earth, and its height was enormous.
  • Dan 5:7 : 7 The king called out loudly to bring in the enchanters, Chaldeans, and diviners. He declared to the wise men of Babylon, 'Whoever reads the writing and tells me its interpretation will be clothed in purple, have a gold chain placed around their neck, and be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom.'

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Esth 1:14-22
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    85%

    14 The closest advisers to the king were Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, and Memucan, the seven princes of Persia and Media, who had access to the king's presence and held the highest positions in the kingdom.

    15 The king asked, 'According to the law, what is to be done with Queen Vashti for not obeying the command of King Ahasuerus conveyed through the eunuchs?'

    16 Memucan responded in the presence of the king and the officials, 'Queen Vashti has wronged not only the king but also all the officials and all the peoples in all the provinces of King Ahasuerus.'

    17 For the queen's conduct will become known to all the women, causing them to look down on their husbands by saying, 'King Ahasuerus ordered Queen Vashti to be brought before him, but she did not come.'

    18 Today the princesses of Persia and Media who have heard about the queen's actions will say the same to all the king's officials, leading to much contempt and anger.

    19 If it pleases the king, let a royal decree be issued, written in the laws of Persia and Media which cannot be repealed, that Vashti is never again to enter the presence of King Ahasuerus. Also, let the king give her royal position to someone who is better than she.

    20 When the king's edict is proclaimed throughout his vast kingdom, all the women will give respect to their husbands, from the least to the greatest.

    21 The proposal pleased the king and the officials, and the king did as Memucan suggested.

    22 He sent letters to all the provinces of the kingdom, to each province in its own script and to each people in their own language, announcing that every man should be ruler over his household and speak in his own language.

  • Esth 1:8-12
    5 verses
    79%

    8 The drinking was done according to royal decree with no restrictions, for the king had ordered all the stewards of his household to allow each person to drink as they desired.

    9 Queen Vashti also held a banquet for the women in the royal palace of King Ahasuerus.

    10 On the seventh day, when the king was in high spirits from the wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven eunuchs who served in the presence of King Ahasuerus,

    11 to bring Queen Vashti before the king wearing her royal crown, in order to display her beauty to the people and officials, for she was very beautiful.

    12 But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king's command delivered by the eunuchs. The king became furious, and his anger burned within him.

  • Esth 1:1-5
    5 verses
    77%

    1 It happened during the days of Ahasuerus, that Ahasuerus who ruled over 127 provinces from India to Ethiopia.

    2 At that time, King Ahasuerus sat on his royal throne in the citadel of Susa.

    3 In the third year of his reign, he held a banquet for all his officials and servants. The army of Persia and Media, the nobles, and the officials of the provinces were present before him.

    4 He displayed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the splendor of his majestic greatness for many days—one hundred and eighty days in total.

    5 When these days were over, the king held a seven-day feast for all the people who were present in the citadel of Susa, from the greatest to the least, in the courtyard of the garden of the king's palace.

  • Dan 5:15
    77%

    15 Now, the wise men and enchanters were brought before me to read this writing and make its interpretation known to me, but they could not explain the meaning.

  • Dan 1:20
    76%

    20 In every matter of wisdom and understanding that the king consulted them about, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his entire kingdom.

  • Esth 2:4
    75%

    4 Then the young woman who pleases the king will become queen in place of Vashti." This proposal pleased the king, and he acted accordingly.

  • Dan 6:15
    75%

    15 When the king heard this, he was greatly distressed. He set his mind on rescuing Daniel and worked until sunset to find a way to save him.

  • Dan 5:7-8
    2 verses
    75%

    7 The king called out loudly to bring in the enchanters, Chaldeans, and diviners. He declared to the wise men of Babylon, 'Whoever reads the writing and tells me its interpretation will be clothed in purple, have a gold chain placed around their neck, and be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom.'

    8 Then all the king’s wise men came in, but they could not read the writing or tell the king what it meant.

  • Esth 2:1-2
    2 verses
    75%

    1 After these events, when King Ahasuerus’s anger had subsided, he remembered Vashti, what she had done, and what had been decreed against her.

    2 Then the king’s attendants said, "Let a search be made for beautiful young virgins for the king.

  • Esth 2:13
    75%

    13 the young woman would go to the king, and she was given whatever she requested to take with her from the harem to the king’s palace.

  • Dan 5:10-11
    2 verses
    74%

    10 The queen, hearing the words of the king and his nobles, entered the banquet hall. She said, 'May the king live forever! Don’t let your thoughts terrify you, and don’t let your face be pale.'

    11 There is a man in your kingdom who has the spirit of the holy gods in him. In the days of your father, he was found to have insight, intelligence, and wisdom like that of the gods. Your father, King Nebuchadnezzar, appointed him chief of the magicians, enchanters, Chaldeans, and diviners.

  • Dan 4:6
    74%

    6 O Belteshazzar, chief of the magicians, I know that the spirit of the holy gods is in you and that no mystery is too difficult for you. Here are the visions of my dream that I saw; interpret them for me.

  • Esth 6:1
    74%

    1 That night, the king couldn’t sleep, so he commanded that the book of records, the chronicles, be brought in and read before him.

  • Dan 2:12-15
    4 verses
    73%

    12 Because of this, the king became angry and extremely furious, and he commanded that all the wise men of Babylon be destroyed.

    13 The decree was issued, and the wise men were being put to death. They also sought Daniel and his companions to execute them.

    14 Then Daniel responded with wisdom and discretion to Arioch, the captain of the king's guard, who had gone out to carry out the execution of the wise men of Babylon.

    15 He asked Arioch, the king’s officer, "Why is the king’s decree so urgent?" Then Arioch made the matter known to Daniel.

  • Dan 2:8
    73%

    8 The king responded, "I am certain that you are trying to gain time because you see that my command is firm.

  • Esth 4:11
    73%

    11 ‘All the king's servants and the people of the king's provinces know that for anyone—man or woman—who approaches the king in the inner court without being summoned, there is one law: they are to be put to death unless the king extends the gold scepter, allowing them to live. But I have not been summoned to come to the king for thirty days.’

  • Dan 1:3
    73%

    3 The king ordered Ashpenaz, the chief of his officials, to bring some of the sons of Israel from the royal family and the nobles.

  • 1 Kgs 3:28
    73%

    28 When all Israel heard the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of the king, for they saw that he had the wisdom of God to administer justice.

  • Esth 9:1
    73%

    1 On the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month of Adar, the king’s decree and command were to be carried out. On the day the enemies of the Jews had hoped to dominate them, the situation was reversed, and the Jews gained mastery over those who hated them.

  • Dan 6:12
    72%

    12 Then these men came as a group and found Daniel petitioning and pleading before his God.

  • Ezra 7:14
    72%

    14 For you are sent by the king and his seven counselors to inquire about Judah and Jerusalem according to the law of your God, which is in your hand.

  • Dan 1:13
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    13 Then compare our appearance with that of the other youths who are eating the royal food, and deal with your servants according to what you see.

  • Dan 2:21
    72%

    21 He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding.

  • Dan 2:10
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    10 The Chaldeans answered the king, saying, "There is no man on earth who can declare the king's matter. No great and powerful king has ever asked such a thing from any magician, enchanter, or Chaldean.

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    18 At the end of the time set by the king to bring them in, the chief official presented them to Nebuchadnezzar.

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    5 Whoever obeys a command will avoid harm, and the heart of the wise person knows the right time and the right way.

  • Esth 3:12
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    12 On the thirteenth day of the first month, the king’s scribes were summoned and an edict was written according to all that Haman commanded. It was addressed to the satraps of the king, to the governors of each province, and to the officials of every people, to each province in its script and to each people in its language. It was written in the name of King Ahasuerus and sealed with the king’s signet ring.

  • Dan 2:30
    71%

    30 But as for me, this mystery has not been revealed to me because of any wisdom that I have more than anyone else, but so that the interpretation may be made known to the king and that you may understand the thoughts of your heart.

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