Ezra 4:9
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9 From Rehum[a] the chief deputy, Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of their colleagues—the judges and magistrates[b] from Tripolis, Persia, Erech, Babylon, Susa(A) (that is, the people of Elam),[c]
Nehemiah 1:1
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1 The words of Nehemiah(A) son of Hacaliah:
News from Jerusalem
During the month of Chislev[a](B) in the twentieth year,[b](C) when I was in the fortress city of Susa,(D)
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- Nehemiah 1:1 = November–December
- Nehemiah 1:1 Artaxerxes reigned 465-425 b.c.
Esther 1:2
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2 In those days King Ahasuerus reigned from his royal throne(A) in the fortress at Susa.(B)
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Esther 2:8
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8 When the king’s command and edict became public knowledge, many young women gathered at the fortress of Susa under Hegai’s care. Esther was also taken to the palace and placed under the care of Hegai, who was in charge of the women.
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