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. ¹ 

biblegateway Est 1:13

Then the king said to the wise men who understood the times—for it was the custom of the king so to speak before all who knew law and justice

The king consulted the wise men who understood the times, for it was his normal procedure to confer with experts in law and justice.

Now, the king usually asked for advice from all the experts in royal decrees and decisions,

biblegateway Est 1:13

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

Then the king said to the wise men who knew the times (for this was the king's procedure toward all who were versed in law and judgment,

bibleoremus Est 1:13

Then the king consulted the sages who knew the laws (for this was the king’s procedure toward all who were versed in law and custom,

He conferred with wise men versed in precedents, for it was his custom to consult all who were expert in law and usage.

biblegateway Est 1:13

Then the king said to the wise men who understood the times (for this was the king’s manner toward all who knew law and justice,

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:

biblegateway Est 1:13

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. ¹ 

¹ tn Heb “judgment” (so KJV); NASB, NIV “justice”; NRSV “custom.”