Esther 1:2
Berean Standard Bible
In those days King Xerxes sat on his royal throne in the citadel of Susa.
Context
1This 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. 4And for a full 180 days he displayed the glorious riches of his kingdom and the magnificent splendor of his greatness.
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