The couriers went quickly by order of the king, and the decree was issued in the citadel of Susa. The king and Haman sat down to drink, but the city of Susa was thrown into confusion.
Esther 9:6 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 In the citadel of Susa the Jews killed and destroyed five hundred people. Flere versionerKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And in Shushan the palace the Jews slew and destroyed five hundred men. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition In Shushan, the capital itself, the Jews slew and destroyed 500 men. American Standard Version (1901) And in Shushan the palace the Jews slew and destroyed five hundred men. Common English Bible In the fortified part of Susa, the Jews killed five hundred people. Catholic Public Domain Version And so, entering hesitantly through a series of doors, she stood opposite the king, where he sat upon his royal throne, clothed in royal robes, and shining with gold and precious stones. And he was terrible to behold. English Standard Version 2016 In Susa the citadel itself the Jews killed and destroyed 500 men, |
The couriers went quickly by order of the king, and the decree was issued in the citadel of Susa. The king and Haman sat down to drink, but the city of Susa was thrown into confusion.
So the Jews struck down all their enemies with the sword, slaughtering and destroying them, and did as they pleased to those who hated them.
If their children are multiplied, it is for the sword, and their offspring have not enough to eat.