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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Since it was the ninth month, the king was sitting in his winter quarters with a fire burning before him.

World English Bible (WEB)

Now the king was sitting in the winter house in the ninth month; and there was a fire in the brazier burning before him.

King James Version (KJV)

Now the king sat in the winterhouse in the ninth month: and there was a fire on the hearth burning before him.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Now the king was sitting in the winter-house in the ninth month: and [there was a fire in] the brazier burning before him.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Now the king was seated in the winter house, and a fire was burning in the fireplace in front of him.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y el rey estaba en la casa de invierno en el mes noveno, y había un brasero ardiendo delante de él;

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El rey estaba por entonces en un aposento de invierno en el palacio, sentado al frente de un gran brasero con fuego, porque era diciembre y hacía frío.

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