14 The most trusted ones[a] were Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, and Memucan. They were the seven officials(A) of Persia and Media(B) who had personal access to the king(C) and occupied the highest positions in the kingdom.(D)

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  1. 1:14 Lit Those near him

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