## angry and very furious ##

These two phrases mean basically the same thing. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])

## all those in Babylon ##

"all the men in Babylon"

## So the decree went out ##

AT: "So the king issued a command" or "So the king gave a command"

## All those known for their wisdom were to be put to death ##

AT: "The soldiers were to kill all of the men who were known for their wisdom" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])