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Esther 1:2

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does Esther 1:2 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “that in those days, when the king Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the palace,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

that in those days, when the king Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the palace,
Esther 1:2 — American Standard Version

Context — Esther 1

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus (this is Ahasuerus who reigned from India even unto Ethiopia, over a hundred and seven and twenty provinces),
2that in those days, when the king Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the palace,
3in the third year of his reign, he made a feast unto all his princes and his servants; the power of Persia and Media, the nobles and princes of the provinces, being before him;
4when he showed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the honor of his excellent majesty many days, even a hundred and fourscore days.
5And when these days were fulfilled, the king made a feast unto all the people that were present in Shushan the palace, both great and small, seven days, in the court of the garden of the king`s palace.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“That in those days, when the King Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, etc.] Not only was placed upon it, but settled in it; after Xerxes had subdued Egypt, in the second year of his reign f29, and enjoyed great peace and tranquillity: which was in Shushan the palace; that is, the throne of his kingdom was in Shushan, the royal city of the kings of Persia; of which (See Gill on “<160101>Nehemiah 1:1”) (See Gill on “<270802>Daniel 8:2”).”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Sat - Was settled in the peaceable possession of it. Shushan - The chief or royal city. Shushan might be the proper name of the palace, which thence was given to the whole city. Here the kings of Persia used to keep their courts in winter, as at Exbatana in summer. Esther 1:4”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“1:2 The fortress of Susa was the king’s winter capital during the cold months.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“sat: Sa2 7:1; Kg1 1:46; Dan 4:4 Shushan: Est 2:3, Est 3:15, Est 4:16, Est 9:12-15; Neh 1:1; Dan 8:2 Esther 1:3”
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