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Esther 1:13
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Esther 1:13
Holman Christian Standard Bible
The King’s Decree
13 The king consulted the wise men(A) who understood the times,[a](B) for it was his normal procedure to confer with experts in law and justice.
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- Esther 1:13 Or understood propitious times
Esther 1:14
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Esther 1:14
Holman Christian Standard Bible
14 The most trusted ones[a] were Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, and Memucan. They were the seven officials(A) of Persia and Media(B) who had personal access to the king(C) and occupied the highest positions in the kingdom.(D)
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- Esther 1:14 Lit Those near him
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