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Then the king said to the wise men, who knew the times, (for so was the king`s manner toward all who knew law and judgment;
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Royal Counselors, Not Astrologers
Commentators clarify that the "wise men who knew the times" were not astrologers, but rather seasoned legal and historical experts. King Ahasuerus was following established Persian protocol by consulting these advisors on matters of law and precedent, much like a modern leader would consult a cabinet or supreme court.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Wise men ... - Not “astrologers,” who were unknown in Persia; but rather men of practical wisdom, who knew the facts and customs of former t…
19th Century
Anglican
Which knew the times. —That is, who were skilled in precedents, and could advise accordingly.
For so... —Tr…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then the king said to the wise men that knew the times Astrologers, as Aben Ezra, that knew the fit time for doing a…
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