Then the king said to the wise men, who knew the times (for so was the king’s manner toward all that knew law and judgment;

Then the king consulted the wise men who knew the times, for it was customary for him to confer with the experts in law and justice.

And the king saith to wise men, knowing the times--for so is the word of the king before all knowing law and judgment,

And the king said to the wise men who knew the times (for so was the king's business [conducted] before all that knew law and judgment;