1 Chronicles 12:32 uses the exact phrase 'understood the times' for the sons of Issachar, directly echoing the description of the wise men.

In Daniel 2:2, Nebuchadnezzar summons his wise men — mirroring Ahasuerus' consultation here, both kings rely on counselors.

In Daniel 4:6, Nebuchadnezzar again calls his wise men — another parallel of a king seeking interpretation from advisors.

In Daniel 2:12, the king's rage against his wise men contrasts with Ahasuerus' measured consultation here.

In Daniel 5:7, Belshazzar also calls for wise men to interpret the handwriting, another instance of royal consultation with experts.

In Daniel 4:7, Nebuchadnezzar similarly summons wise men to interpret his dream, mirroring the Persian court's reliance on experts.

Matthew 16:3 criticizes those who cannot interpret the signs of the times, a related concept of discerning the present era.