‘Then they came near, and spoke before the king concerning the king's interdict. “Have you not signed an interdict that every man who petitions any god or man within thirty days, except to you, O king, will be thrown into a den of lions?.” '
‘They came near.' Entering the king's presence involved the necessary protocol.
They then, seemingly in concern for the king's good, sought confirmation about the decree. Was it not so that he had inscribed such a decree?
‘The king replied and said, “The thing is true according to the law of the Medes and Persians which does not pass away.” '
The king confirmed his decree possibly secretly pleased that they showed such concern about it. It was decreed and binding and permanent for the thirty days.