Esther 1:2

That in those days, when the king Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the palace,

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Other Translations for Esther 1:2

BSB
In those days King Xerxes sat on his royal throne in the citadel of Susa.
AKJV
That in those days, when the king Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the palace,
CPDV
when he sat on the throne of his kingdom, the city of Susa was the root of his kingdom.
ERV
that in those days, when the king Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the palace,
NHEB
that in those days, when the King Achshayarsh sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the palace,
SMT
In those days, when king Ahasuerus sat upon the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the fortress,

Commentary for Esther 1:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Esther 1:2
Summary
King established in his royal residence
Place
Shushan
Event
King on throne
Estimated Time Period
c. 486-465 BC
Category
Narrative