Esther 1:13

Christian Standard Bible

The King’s Decree

¹³The 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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1:13 Or understood propitious times

Esther 1:13 in all English translations

Esther 1:14

Christian Standard Bible

¹⁴The 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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1:14 Lit Those near him

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