Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Esther 1:13:
- Kupsabiny: “There were advisers who were trusted who had wisdom of the law and the way of life/customs of that country. When Vashti shamed the king, that king immediately asked the advisers what he should do, just like the way it is always done when a problem came up.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
- Newari: “The great king got advice from experienced and knowledgeable people regarding what would be [the] right [thing] to do according to the customs and the law.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
- Hiligaynon: “(It is) already the custom of the king to ask for advice from the knowledgeable people/men who know the law and customs of the kingdom.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
- Eastern Bru: “Usually King Xerxes took counsel with people who were very wise in the laws. So he called and asked them what to do.” (Source: Bru Back Translation)
- English: “Immediately he had a meeting with the seven men who were the most important officials in Persia and Media. They were the men whom he often asked for their advice/what he should do. And they were men who knew all the customs and laws of Persia. Their names were Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, and Memucan.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
