At the citadelin Susathe Jewskilledand destroyedfivehundredmen,
The courierswentout impelledby the king'scommandwhile the decreewas issuedat the citadelin Susa;and while the kingand Hamansatdownto drink,the cityof Susawas in confusion.
Thus the Jewsstruckalltheir enemieswith the sword,killingand destroying;and they didwhatthey pleasedto those who hatedthem.
and Parshandatha,Dalphon,Aspatha,
"Thoughhis sonsare many,they are destined for the sword;And his descendantswill not be satisfiedwith bread.
