The couriers went out hurriedly with the king’s command and the edict was issued in the palace in Shushan. The king and Haman then sat down to drink. But the city of Shushan was dumbfounded.
Esther 9:6 - Tree of Life Version In the citadel at Shushan the Jews killed and destroyed 500 people, Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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 out hurriedly with the king’s command and the edict was issued in the palace in Shushan. The king and Haman then sat down to drink. But the city of Shushan was dumbfounded.
The Jews struck down all their enemies with the sword, killing and destroying, and they did whatever they wished to those who hated them.
If his children increase— it is for the sword. His offspring will never have enough to eat.