Esther 9:6
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“In the citadel of Susa, the Jews killed and destroyed five hundred men,”
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BSBPD
“In the citadel of Susa, the Jews killed and destroyed five hundred men,”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“And in Shushan the palace the Jews slew and destroyed five hundred men.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“And in Shushan the palace the Jews slew and destroyed five hundred men.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“and in Shushan the palace have the Jews slain and destroyed five hundred men;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Esther 9:6 — 2 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Esther 3:15The couriers left, spurred on by the king’s command, and the edict was issued in the citadel of Susa. Then the king and Haman sat down to drink, but the city of Susa was in confusion.
- Job 27:14Though his sons are many, they are destined for the sword; and his offspring will never have enough food.
Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).
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