Esther is brought to Shushan
Esther 2:1–18Esther is chosen queen in the palace.
Places of Scripture · Elam · Persian Empire
Shushan · Susa
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Shushan is the palace setting of Esther and Nehemiah and appears in Daniel’s vision. The biblical records connect it with Persian government, deliverance, prayer, and return.
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The Jews are delivered
Esther 8–9Mordecai’s decree and the feast of Purim follow Haman’s fall.
Nehemiah hears of Jerusalem
Nehemiah 1:1–11Nehemiah mourns, fasts, and prays in Shushan.
Daniel sees a vision at Shushan
Daniel 8:1–27The vision is set by the river of Ulai.
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