In the citadel of Susa, the Jews killed and destroyed five hundred men.
The couriers went forth in haste by the king's mitzvah, and the decree was given out in the citadel of Susa. The king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city of Shushan was perplexed.
The Jews struck all their enemies with the stroke of the sword, and with slaughter and destruction, and did what they wanted to those who hated them.
They killed Parshandata 1, Dalfon, Aspata,
If his children are multiplied, it is for the sword. His offspring shall not be satisfied with bread.