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Esther 9

Esther 9:6

The Jews Destroy Their Enemies · Esther 9:1–10
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Translations

Modern
In the citadel of Susa, the Jews killed and destroyed five hundred men,
Traditional
And in Shushan the palace the Jews slew and destroyed five hundred men.
Literal
And in Susa the citadel the Jews killed and destroyed five hundred men.
Latin
…in tantum ut etiam in Susan quingentos viros interficerent, extra decem filios Aman Agagitæ hostis Judæorum: quorum ista sunt nomina:

Original

Hebrew
English
In the citadel of Susa, the Jews killed and destroyed five hundred men,

Notes

Esther 9:6

Most people in the fortress of Susa supported Mordecai. The Jews killed 500 men, likely including Haman's relatives and close supporters, in a small revolt.

Theme notes and profiles

Esther Purim

People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Places

Susa: Capital city of the Persian Empire

Glossary

Book of Esther Calendars (Ancient and Modern) Susa

Topics

Month: Adar (March): Feast of Purim In