In those days when the king Ahasuerus [a]sat on his throne, which was in the palace of (A)Shushan,

In the third year of his reign, he made a feast unto all his princes and his servants, even the power of Persia and Media, and to the captains and governors of the provinces which were before him,

That he might show the riches and glory of his kingdom, and the honor of his great majesty many days, even an hundred and fourscore days.

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  1. Esther 1:2 That is, had rest and quietness.

At that time King Xerxes reigned from his royal throne in the citadel of Susa,(A) and in the third year of his reign he gave a banquet(B) for all his nobles and officials. The military leaders of Persia and Media, the princes, and the nobles of the provinces were present.

For a full 180 days he displayed the vast wealth of his kingdom and the splendor and glory of his majesty.

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