In the third year - In this year, 483 B.C., Xerxes assembled the governors of provinces at Susa, in connection with his contemplated expedit…

In the third year of his reign. Assuming, as we do, the identity of Ahasuerus and Xerxes, this would be 483 B.C. In that year, Xer…

In the third year of his reign he made a feast to all his
princes, and his servants
T…

As pride rose in Ahasuerus's heart with the grandeur of his kingdom, he made an extravagant feast. This was vainglory. A dinner of herbs with quiet…