He displayed the glorious wealth of his kingdom and the magnificent splendor of his greatness(A) for a total of 180 days.

At the end of this time, the king held a week-long banquet(B) in the garden courtyard(C) of the royal palace(D) for all the people, from the greatest to the least,(E) who were present in the fortress of Susa.(F) White and blue linen hangings were fastened with fine white and purple linen cords to silver rods on marble[a] columns. Gold and silver couches(G) were arranged on a mosaic pavement of red feldspar,[b] marble, mother-of-pearl, and precious stones.

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Footnotes

  1. 1:6 Or alabaster
  2. 1:6 Or of porphyry

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