Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version At that time King Xerxes reigned from his royal throne in the citadel of Susa, New Living Translation At that time Xerxes ruled his empire from his royal throne at the fortress of Susa. English Standard Version in those days when King Ahasuerus sat on his royal throne in Susa, the citadel, Berean Standard Bible In those days King Xerxes sat on his royal throne in the citadel of Susa. King James Bible That in those days, when the king Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the palace, New King James Version in those days when King Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the citadel, New American Standard Bible in those days as King Ahasuerus sat on his royal throne which was at the citadel in Susa, NASB 1995 in those days as King Ahasuerus sat on his royal throne which was at the citadel in Susa, NASB 1977 in those days as King Ahasuerus sat on his royal throne which was in Susa the capital, Legacy Standard Bible in those days as King Ahasuerus sat on his royal throne which was at the citadel in Susa, Amplified Bible in those days when King Ahasuerus sat on his royal throne which was at the citadel in Susa [the capital of the Persian Empire], Christian Standard Bible In those days King Ahasuerus reigned from his royal throne in the fortress at Susa. Holman Christian Standard Bible In those days King Ahasuerus reigned from his royal throne in the fortress at Susa. American Standard Version that in those days, when the king Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the palace, English Revised Version that in those days, when the king Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the palace, GOD'S WORD® Translation At the time when King Xerxes sat on the royal throne in the fortress of Susa, International Standard Version At that time King Ahasuerus was ruling from Susa the capital. Majority Standard Bible In those days King Xerxes sat on his royal throne in the citadel of Susa. NET Bible In those days, as King Ahasuerus sat on his royal throne in Susa the citadel, New Heart English Bible that in those days, when the King Achshayarsh sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the palace, Webster's Bible Translation That in those days, when the king Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the palace, World English Bible in those days, when the King Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Susa the palace, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionin those days, at the sitting of King Ahasuerus on the throne of his kingdom, that [is] in Shushan the palace, Young's Literal Translation in those days, at the sitting of the king Ahasuerus on the throne of his kingdom, that is in Shushan the palace, Smith's Literal Translation In those days, when king Ahasuerus sat upon the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the fortress, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhen he sat on the throne of his kingdom, the city Susan was the capital of his kingdom. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible while he was occupying the royal throne in the royal precinct of Susa, New Revised Standard Version In those days when King Ahasuerus sat on his royal throne in the citadel of Susa, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIn the days when King Akhshirash sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the palace, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated In those days when King Akhshiresh was sitting on the throne of his kingdom, that was in Shushan the Palace. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917that in those days, when the king Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the castle, Brenton Septuagint Translation in those days, when king Artaxerxes was on the throne in the city of Susa, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Xerxes' Royal Feast1This is what happened in the days of Xerxes, who reigned over 127 provinces from India to Cush. 2In those days King Xerxes sat on his royal throne in the citadel of Susa. 3In the third year of his reign, Xerxes held a feast for all his officials and servants. The military leaders of Persia and Media were there, along with the nobles and princes of the provinces.… Cross References Daniel 6:1-3 Now it pleased Darius to appoint 120 satraps to rule throughout the kingdom, / and over them three administrators, including Daniel, to whom these satraps were accountable so that the king would not suffer loss. / Soon, by his extraordinary spirit, Daniel distinguished himself among the administrators and satraps. So the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. 1 Kings 4:21 And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life. Ezra 4:6 At the beginning of the reign of Xerxes, an accusation was lodged against the people of Judah and Jerusalem. Nehemiah 1:1 These are the words of Nehemiah son of Hacaliah: In the month of Chislev, in the twentieth year, while I was in the citadel of Susa, Daniel 2:48-49 Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many generous gifts. He made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and chief administrator over all the wise men of Babylon. / And at Daniel’s request, the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to manage the province of Babylon, while Daniel remained in the king’s court. 1 Kings 10:23-24 So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. / The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. 2 Chronicles 9:22-23 So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. / All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. Daniel 5:29 Then Belshazzar gave the command, and they clothed Daniel in purple, placed a gold chain around his neck, and proclaimed him the third highest ruler in the kingdom. 1 Kings 1:46-48 Moreover, Solomon has taken his seat on the royal throne. / The king’s servants have also gone to congratulate our lord King David, saying, ‘May your God make the name of Solomon more famous than your own name, and may He make his throne greater than your throne.’ And the king has bowed in worship on his bed, / saying, ‘Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel! Today He has provided one to sit on my throne, and my eyes have seen it.’” 2 Chronicles 36:20 Those who escaped the sword were carried by Nebuchadnezzar into exile in Babylon, and they became servants to him and his sons until the kingdom of Persia came to power. Matthew 2:1-2 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, / asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” Luke 2:1 Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that a census should be taken of the whole empire. Acts 25:13 After several days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice came down to Caesarea to pay their respects to Festus. Revelation 17:12-13 The ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but will receive one hour of authority as kings along with the beast. / These kings have one purpose: to yield their power and authority to the beast. Matthew 27:11 Meanwhile Jesus stood before the governor, who questioned Him: “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. Treasury of Scripture That in those days, when the king Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the palace, sat. 2 Samuel 7:1 And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the LORD had given him rest round about from all his enemies; 1 Kings 1:46 And also Solomon sitteth on the throne of the kingdom. Daniel 4:4 I Nebuchadnezzar was at rest in mine house, and flourishing in my palace: Shushan. Esther 2:3 And let the king appoint officers in all the provinces of his kingdom, that they may gather together all the fair young virgins unto Shushan the palace, to the house of the women, unto the custody of Hege the king's chamberlain, keeper of the women; and let their things for purification be given them: Esther 3:15 The posts went out, being hastened by the king's commandment, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city Shushan was perplexed. Esther 4:16 Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish. Jump to Previous Ahasuerus Ahasu-E'rus Capital Castle Citadel Fortress Kingdom Palace Reigned Royal Ruling Sat Shushan Sitting Strong Susa Throne Time XerxesJump to Next Ahasuerus Ahasu-E'rus Capital Castle Citadel Fortress Kingdom Palace Reigned Royal Ruling Sat Shushan Sitting Strong Susa Throne Time XerxesEsther 1 1. Xerxes makes royal feasts.10. Vashti, sent for, refuses to come. 13. Xerxes, by the counsel of Memucan, puts away Vashti, and decrees men's sovereignty. In those days This phrase sets the historical context for the events that follow. It refers to a specific period during the reign of King Xerxes, also known as Ahasuerus in Hebrew. The phrase invites readers to consider the broader historical and cultural backdrop of the Persian Empire, which was vast and influential during this time. The phrase "in those days" often signals a significant narrative or event in biblical literature, drawing attention to God's providential timing in history. King Xerxes sat on his royal throne in the citadel of Susa Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew In thoseהָהֵ֑ם (hā·hêm) Article | Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They days בַּיָּמִ֖ים (bay·yā·mîm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3117: A day King הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king Xerxes אֲחַשְׁוֵר֗וֹשׁ (’ă·ḥaš·wê·rō·wōš) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 325: Ahasuerus -- king of Persia sat כְּשֶׁ֣בֶת ׀ (kə·še·ḇeṯ) Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 7675: Session, an abode, locality on עַ֚ל (‘al) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against his royal מַלְכוּת֔וֹ (mal·ḵū·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4438: Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom throne כִּסֵּ֣א (kis·sê) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3678: Seat of honor, throne in the citadel הַבִּירָֽה׃ (hab·bî·rāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1002: A castle, palace of Susa. בְּשׁוּשַׁ֥ן (bə·šū·šan) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7800: Susa -- residence of person kings Links Esther 1:2 NIVEsther 1:2 NLT Esther 1:2 ESV Esther 1:2 NASB Esther 1:2 KJV Esther 1:2 BibleApps.com Esther 1:2 Biblia Paralela Esther 1:2 Chinese Bible Esther 1:2 French Bible Esther 1:2 Catholic Bible OT History: Esther 1:2 That in those days when the King (Est Esth. 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