Biblical Settlement

Susa in the Bible

Susa is a settlement mentioned in 20 verses across 4 books of the Bible. Known today as Shush.

Verses

20

Books

4

Confidence

Very High

Coordinates

32.1892, 48.2578

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Key Verses About Susa

“and Shimshai the scribe”
Ezra 4:9 (KJV)
“in the twentieth year”
Nehemiah 1:1 (KJV)
“when the King Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom”
Esther 1:2 (KJV)
“the king made a seven day feast for all the people who were present in Shushan the palace”
Esther 1:5 (KJV)
“that they may gather together all the beautiful young virgins to the citadel of Susa”
Esther 2:3 (KJV)

Bible Verses Mentioning Susa

Ezra(1)

Ezra 4:9

Nehemiah(1)

Nehemiah 1:1

Esther(17)

Esther 1:2Esther 1:5Esther 2:3Esther 2:5Esther 2:8Esther 3:15Esther 4:8Esther 4:16Esther 8:14Esther 8:15Esther 9:6Esther 9:11Esther 9:12Esther 9:13Esther 9:14Esther 9:15Esther 9:18

Daniel(1)

Daniel 8:2

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