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href="/bsb/esther/9.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/esther/9.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />In the citadel of Susa, the Jews killed and destroyed five hundred men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/esther/9.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />In the fortress of Susa itself, the Jews killed 500 men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/esther/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />In Susa the citadel itself the Jews killed and destroyed 500 men,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/esther/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />In the citadel of Susa, the Jews killed and destroyed five hundred men,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/esther/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And in Shushan the palace the Jews slew and destroyed five hundred men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/esther/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And in Shushan the citadel the Jews killed and destroyed five hundred men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/esther/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />At the citadel in Susa the Jews killed and eliminated five hundred men,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/esther/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />At the citadel in Susa the Jews killed and destroyed five hundred men,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/esther/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And in Susa the capital the Jews killed and destroyed five hundred men,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/esther/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And at the citadel in Susa the Jews killed and caused to perish 500 men,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/esther/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />At the citadel in Susa the Jews killed and destroyed five hundred men,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/esther/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />In the fortress of Susa the Jews killed and destroyed five hundred men,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/esther/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />In the fortress of Susa the Jews killed and destroyed 500 men, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/esther/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And in Shushan the palace the Jews slew and destroyed five hundred men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/esther/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And in Shushan the palace the Jews slew and destroyed five hundred men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/esther/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />In the fortress of Susa the Jews killed and wiped out 500 men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/esther/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />In Susa, the capital city itself, the Jews killed five hundred people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/esther/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />In Susa the capital the Jewish people killed and destroyed 500 people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/esther/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />In the citadel of Susa, the Jews killed and destroyed five hundred men,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/esther/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />In Susa the citadel the Jews killed and destroyed five hundred men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/esther/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />In the citadel of Shushan, the Jews killed and destroyed five hundred men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/esther/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And in Shushan the palace the Jews slew and destroyed five hundred men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/esther/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />In the citadel of Susa, the Jews killed and destroyed five hundred men. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/esther/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and in Shushan the palace the Jews have slain and destroyed five hundred men;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/esther/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and in Shushan the palace have the Jews slain and destroyed five hundred men;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/esther/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And in Shushan the fortress the Jews slew and destroyed five hundred men.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/esther/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Insomuch that even in Susan they killed five hundred men, besides the ten sons of Aman the Agagite, the enemy of the Jews: whose names are these: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/esther/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 14:6>so much so that even in Susa they executed five hundred men, besides the ten sons of Haman the Agagite, the enemy of the Jews, and their names are these:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/esther/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />In the royal precinct of Susa, the Jews killed and destroyed five hundred people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/esther/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />In the citadel of Susa the Jews killed and destroyed five hundred people.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/esther/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And in Shushan the palace the Jews slew and destroyed five hundred men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/esther/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />In Shushan the Palace the Jews killed five hundred men.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/esther/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And in Shushan the castle the Jews slew and destroyed five hundred men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/esther/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And in the city Susa the Jews slew five hundred men:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/esther/9-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TRosJDhNG-8?start=1782" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/esther/9.htm">The Jews Destroy Their Enemies</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>The Jews put all their enemies to the sword, killing and destroying them, and they did as they pleased to those who hated them. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1002.htm" title="1002: hab·bî·rāh (Art:: N-fs) -- A castle, palace. Of foreign origin; a castle or palace.">In the citadel</a> <a href="/hebrew/7800.htm" title="7800: ū·ḇə·šū·šan (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- Residence of Pers. kings. The same as shuwshan; Shushan, a place in Persia.">of Susa,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3064.htm" title="3064: hay·yə·hū·ḏîm (Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Jewish. Patronymically from Yhuwdah; a Jehudite, or descendant of Jehudah.">the Jews</a> <a href="/hebrew/2026.htm" title="2026: hā·rə·ḡū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To kill, slay. A primitive root; to smite with deadly intent.">killed</a> <a href="/hebrew/6.htm" title="6: wə·’ab·bêḏ (Conj-w:: V-Piel-InfAbs) -- To perish. A primitive root; properly, to wander away, i.e. Lose oneself; by implication to perish.">and destroyed</a> <a href="/hebrew/2568.htm" title="2568: ḥă·mêš (Number-fsc) -- Five. Masculine chamishshah; a primitive numeral; five.">five</a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: mê·’ō·wṯ (Number-fp) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction.">hundred</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">men,</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>including Parshandatha, Dalphon, Aspatha,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/8-11.htm">Esther 8:11</a></span><br />By these letters the king permitted the Jews in each and every city the right to assemble and defend themselves, to destroy, kill, and annihilate all the forces of any people or province hostile to them, including women and children, and to plunder their possessions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/3-13.htm">Esther 3:13</a></span><br />And the letters were sent by couriers to each of the royal provinces with the order to destroy, kill, and annihilate all the Jews—young and old, women and children—and to plunder their possessions on a single day, the thirteenth day of Adar, the twelfth month.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/7-10.htm">Esther 7:10</a></span><br />So they hanged Haman on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the fury of the king subsided.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/2-5.htm">Esther 2:5-6</a></span><br />Now there was at the citadel of Susa a Jewish man from the tribe of Benjamin named Mordecai son of Jair, the son of Shimei, the son of Kish. / He had been carried into exile from Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon among those taken captive with Jeconiah king of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/4-14.htm">Esther 4:14</a></span><br />For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows if perhaps you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/5-14.htm">Esther 5:14</a></span><br />His wife Zeresh and all his friends told him, “Have them build a gallows fifty cubits high, and ask the king in the morning to have Mordecai hanged on it. Then go to the banquet with the king and enjoy yourself.” The advice pleased Haman, and he had the gallows constructed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/6-13.htm">Esther 6:13</a></span><br />Haman told his wife Zeresh and all his friends everything that had happened. His advisers and his wife Zeresh said to him, “Since Mordecai, before whom your downfall has begun, is Jewish, you will not prevail against him—for surely you will fall before him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/7-4.htm">Esther 7:4</a></span><br />For my people and I have been sold out to destruction, death, and annihilation. If we had merely been sold as menservants and maidservants, I would have remained silent, because no such distress would justify burdening the king.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/8-17.htm">Esther 8:17</a></span><br />In every province and every city, wherever the king’s edict and decree reached, there was joy and gladness among the Jews, with feasting and celebrating. And many of the people of the land themselves became Jews, because the fear of the Jews had fallen upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/3-6.htm">Esther 3:6</a></span><br />And when he learned the identity of Mordecai’s people, he scorned the notion of laying hands on Mordecai alone. Instead, he sought to destroy all of Mordecai’s people, the Jews, throughout the kingdom of Xerxes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/4-16.htm">Esther 4:16</a></span><br />“Go and assemble all the Jews who can be found in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day, and I and my maidens will fast as you do. After that, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/5-2.htm">Esther 5:2</a></span><br />As soon as the king saw Queen Esther standing in the court, she found favor in his sight. The king extended the gold scepter in his hand toward Esther, and she approached and touched the tip of the scepter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/6-10.htm">Esther 6:10</a></span><br />“Hurry,” said the king to Haman, “and do just as you proposed. Take the robe and the horse to Mordecai the Jew, who is sitting at the king’s gate. Do not neglect anything that you have suggested.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/8-5.htm">Esther 8:5</a></span><br />“If it pleases the king,” she said, “and if I have found favor in his sight, and the matter seems proper to the king, and I am pleasing in his sight, may an order be written to revoke the letters that the scheming Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, wrote to destroy the Jews in all the king’s provinces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/3-8.htm">Esther 3:8</a></span><br />Then Haman informed King Xerxes, “There is a certain people scattered and dispersed among the peoples of every province of your kingdom. Their laws are different from everyone else’s, and they do not obey the king’s laws. So it is not in the king’s best interest to tolerate them.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And in Shushan the palace the Jews slew and destroyed five hundred men.</p><p class="hdg">Shushan.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/esther/3-15.htm">Esther 3:15</a></b></br> The posts went out, being hastened by the king's commandment, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city Shushan was perplexed.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/esther/8-14.htm">Capital</a> <a href="/esther/8-14.htm">Castle</a> <a href="/esther/8-14.htm">Citadel</a> <a href="/esther/9-5.htm">Death</a> <a href="/esther/7-4.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-70.htm">Five</a> <a href="/esther/2-5.htm">Fortress</a> <a href="/esther/8-9.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/ezra/9-2.htm">Itself</a> <a href="/esther/9-5.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/esther/7-4.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/esther/9-4.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/esther/8-15.htm">Shushan</a> <a href="/esther/7-4.htm">Slain</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-26.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/esther/8-15.htm">Susa</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/esther/9-11.htm">Capital</a> <a href="/esther/9-11.htm">Castle</a> <a href="/esther/9-11.htm">Citadel</a> <a href="/esther/9-7.htm">Death</a> <a href="/esther/9-12.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/esther/9-12.htm">Five</a> <a href="/esther/9-11.htm">Fortress</a> <a href="/esther/9-12.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/job/6-16.htm">Itself</a> <a href="/esther/9-10.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/esther/9-7.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/esther/9-11.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/esther/9-11.htm">Shushan</a> <a href="/esther/9-10.htm">Slain</a> <a href="/esther/9-7.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/esther/9-11.htm">Susa</a><div class="vheading2">Esther 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/9-1.htm">The Jews slay their enemies, with the ten sons of Haman.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/9-12.htm">Xerxes, at the request of Esther, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/9-14.htm">grants another day of slaughter, and Haman's sons to be hanged.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/esther/9-20.htm">The two days of Purim are instituted.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/esther/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/esther/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/esther/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>In the citadel of Susa</b><br>The citadel of Susa was the fortified palace complex in the ancient city of Susa, one of the capitals of the Persian Empire. Susa was a significant city, serving as a political and administrative center. The citadel itself was a symbol of Persian power and authority. Archaeological excavations have uncovered remnants of the grand palaces and administrative buildings, providing insight into the opulence and strategic importance of the location. The mention of Susa highlights the centrality of the events in the narrative of Esther, as it was here that Esther and Mordecai influenced the king's decree.<p><b>the Jews killed and destroyed</b><br>This phrase indicates the defensive actions taken by the Jews against their enemies. The context of <a href="/esther/9.htm">Esther 9</a> is the reversal of the edict that Haman had issued, which allowed for the annihilation of the Jewish people. The Jews were given the right to defend themselves, and this phrase underscores their successful efforts in doing so. The language of "killed and destroyed" reflects the complete victory over those who sought their harm, emphasizing the deliverance and protection provided by God. This event is a fulfillment of the divine promise to protect His people, as seen throughout the Old Testament.<p><b>five hundred men</b><br>The specific number of five hundred men indicates the scale of the conflict within the citadel of Susa. This number, while significant, also suggests that the Jews were selective in their defense, targeting those who actively sought their destruction. The restraint shown by the Jews, as they did not take plunder (as noted in the following verses), highlights their focus on justice rather than greed. This restraint can be seen as a reflection of their commitment to righteousness and adherence to the moral and ethical standards set forth in the Law. The victory over these men serves as a testament to God's providence and the faithfulness of His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_jews.htm">The Jews</a></b><br>The Jewish people living in the Persian Empire who were under threat due to Haman's decree but were granted the right to defend themselves by a subsequent decree from King Xerxes, influenced by Queen Esther and Mordecai.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_citadel_of_susa.htm">The Citadel of Susa</a></b><br>The fortified palace complex in the city of Susa, which was one of the capitals of the Persian Empire. It served as the setting for much of the Book of Esther.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_event_of_defense.htm">The Event of Defense</a></b><br>This verse describes the Jews' defense against their enemies, which was part of a larger event where they were allowed to protect themselves from those who sought to harm them.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_deliverance.htm">God's Sovereignty in Deliverance</a></b><br>The events in <a href="/esther/9-6.htm">Esther 9:6</a> highlight God's providential care and deliverance of His people. Even when situations seem dire, God is at work behind the scenes to protect and preserve His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_right_to_self-defense.htm">The Right to Self-Defense</a></b><br>The Jews' actions in Susa demonstrate the biblical principle of self-defense. While Christians are called to live peaceably, there is a time when defending oneself and one's community is necessary and justified.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sin.htm">The Consequences of Sin</a></b><br>The conflict with Haman, a descendant of the Amalekites, serves as a reminder of the long-term consequences of disobedience to God's commands, as seen in Saul's incomplete obedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community.htm">The Importance of Community</a></b><br>The collective action of the Jews in Susa underscores the strength found in community and unity. Believers are encouraged to stand together in times of trial and opposition.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_esther_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Esther 9</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_mordecai_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Mordecai in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/could_jews_kill_many_in_susa_in_one_day.htm">Esther 9:5-10: How plausible is it that the Jews could kill so many enemies in Susa in a single day without any recorded retaliation by the Persian authorities?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_allow_more_killing_in_esther_9_13-15.htm">Esther 9:13-15: Why would an additional day of killing be sanctioned, and does this align with other biblical teachings on mercy and restraint?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_plot_of_esther.htm">What is the main plot of the Book of Esther?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/esther/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">The palace.</span>--Doubtless the whole royal city, rather than the palace strictly so called. It is obvious that even Xerxes would hardly have allowed bloodshed, otherwise than by his direct orders, within the precincts of the palace.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/esther/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">In Shushan the palace</span>. <span class="accented">i.e.</span> the upper city, where the palace was. The area of the hill is above a hundred acres, and there are many remains of residences on it besides the palace. It was probably densely peopled. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/esther/9-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">In the citadel</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבִּירָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(hab·bî·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1002.htm">Strong's 1002: </a> </span><span class="str2">A castle, palace</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Susa,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְשׁוּשַׁ֣ן</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·šū·šan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7800.htm">Strong's 7800: </a> </span><span class="str2">Susa -- residence of person kings</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Jews</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיְּהוּדִים֙</span> <span class="translit">(hay·yə·hū·ḏîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3064.htm">Strong's 3064: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jews -- Jewish</span><br /><br /><span class="word">killed</span><br /><span class="heb">הָרְג֤וּ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·rə·ḡū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2026.htm">Strong's 2026: </a> </span><span class="str2">To smite with deadly intent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and destroyed</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַבֵּ֔ד</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ab·bêḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Infinitive absolute<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6.htm">Strong's 6: </a> </span><span class="str2">To wander away, lose oneself, to perish</span><br /><br /><span class="word">five</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲמֵ֥שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·mêš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2568.htm">Strong's 2568: </a> </span><span class="str2">Five</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hundred</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵא֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(mê·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3967.htm">Strong's 3967: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hundred</span><br /><br /><span class="word">men,</span><br /><span class="heb">אִֽישׁ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/esther/9-6.htm">Esther 9:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/esther/9-6.htm">Esther 9:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/esther/9-6.htm">Esther 9:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/esther/9-6.htm">Esther 9:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/esther/9-6.htm">Esther 9:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/esther/9-6.htm">Esther 9:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/esther/9-6.htm">Esther 9:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/esther/9-6.htm">Esther 9:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/esther/9-6.htm">Esther 9:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/esther/9-6.htm">Esther 9:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/esther/9-6.htm">OT History: Esther 9:6 In the citadel of Susa the Jews (Est Esth. 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