In Susa the capital itself the Jews slew and destroyed five hundred men,
The couriers went in haste by order of the king, and the decree was issued in Susa the capital. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city of Susa was perplexed.
So the Jews smote all their enemies with the sword, slaughtering, and destroying them, and did as they pleased to those who hated them.
and also slew Parshan-datha and Dalphon and Aspatha
If his children are multiplied, it is for the sword; and his offspring have not enough to eat.