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Esther 1:2 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Esther 1:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Esther chapter 1 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“That in those days, when the king Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the palace,”
Esther 1:2 (KJV)
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Commentary on Esther 1:2
That in those days, when the king Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the palace, This verse narrows the geographical focus from the empire's vast extent to its administrative center, Shushan (Hebrew Shushan, שׁוּשַׁן; Persian Susa). The phrase "sat on the throne" (shevet, שֶׁבֶת) indicates established rule, suggesting Ahasuerus had consolidated power after the typical succession struggles following Darius I's death.Shushan served as one of the Persian Empire's royal capitals, along with Persepolis, Ecbatana, and Babylon. Kings moved seasonally between these cities...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Esther 1:2
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“in the twentieth year”
“when the king lived in his house”
“that when I saw”
“And also Solomon sitteth on the throne of the kingdom.”
“Nebuchadnezzar”
“The Jews have slain and destroyed five hundred men in the citadel of Susa, including the ten sons of Haman; what then have they done in the rest of the king's provinces! Now what is your petition? It shall be granted you. What is your further request? It shall be done.”
“that they may gather together all the beautiful young virgins to the citadel of Susa”
“Go”
“and the decree was given out in the citadel of Susa. The king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city of Shushan was perplexed.”