# for this was the king's procedure toward all who were expert in law and judgment
This background information explains why the king called these men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
# Karshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, and Memukan
These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
# In compliance with the law ... by the officials?
It may be helpful to state who asked this question. AT: The king said to them, "In compliance with the law ... by the officials?" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])