The meaning of “שׁוּשַׁן”
Understanding Shûwshan reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
the same as שׁוּשַׁן Shushan. - § Shushan or Susa = "lily" - Shushan, a place in Persia 1) the winter residence of the P...
שׁוּשַׁן
the same as שׁוּשַׁן Shushan. - § Shushan or Susa = "lily" - Shushan, a place in Persia 1) the winter residence of the Persian kings; located on the river Ulai or Choaspes
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Nehemiah 1:1 | “The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. And it came to pass in the month Chisleu, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the palace,” Word: שׁוּשַׁן (Shûwshan) | |
| Esther 8:14 | “So the posts that rode upon mules and camels went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king’s commandment. And the decree was given at Shushan the palace.” Word: שׁוּשַׁן (Shûwshan) | |
| Daniel 8:2 | “And I saw in a vision; and it came to pass, when I saw, that I was at Shushan in the palace, which is in the province of Elam; and I saw in a vision, and I was by the river of Ulai.” Word: שׁוּשַׁן (Shûwshan) |