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that in those days, when the king Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the palace,
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The King's Secure Throne
Commentators explain that this verse establishes a crucial setting. King Ahasuerus wasn't just ruling; he was securely "sat on the throne" in a time of peace and stability. His capital, "Shushan the palace" (also known as Susa), was the center of Persian power. This security and power form the backdrop for the extravagant events that follow.
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19th Century
Anglican
Shushan. —Susa. Mentioned also in Nehemiah 1:1. It was the usual residence of the Persian kings. (See Herodotus 7.6.)
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
That in those days, when the King Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom Not only…
Presbyterian
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…