Wise men ... - Not “astrologers,” who were unknown in Persia; but rather men of practical wisdom, who knew the facts and customs of former t…

Which knew the times. —That is, who were skilled in precedents, and could advise accordingly.

For so... —Tr…

Then the king said to the wise men that knew the times
Astrologers, as Aben Ezra, that knew the fit time for doing a…

Ahasuerus's feast ended in heaviness, by his own folly. Seasons of special festivity often end in vexation.

Superiors should be careful not …