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

19 The angel answered him, “I am Gabriel,(A) who stands in the presence of God,(B) and I was sent to speak to you and tell you this good news.

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Then I saw the seven angels who stand in the presence of God;(A) seven trumpets were given to them.(B)

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