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Esther 1:13
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13 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(A)

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Esther 1:13
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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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  1. 1:13 Or understood propitious times
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Esther 1:14
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14 and were closest to the king—Karshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena and Memukan, the seven nobles(A) of Persia and Media who had special access to the king and were highest in the kingdom.

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Esther 1:14
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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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  1. 1:14 Lit Those near him
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