Susa

Geographical Setting

Biblical Region: Elam / Persia · Modern Location: Shush, Khuzestan Province, Iran · Coordinates: 32.189, 48.243 · Location Precision: confirmed

Connected Biblical Figures

• Ahasuerus (lived at)
• Esther (lived at)
• Haman (lived at)
• Hanani (traveled to)
• Harbona (lived at)
• Hatach (lived at)
• Hegai (lived at)
• Memucan (lived at)
• Mordecai (lived at)
• Nehemiah (lived at)
• Vashti (lived at)
• Zeresh (lived at)

Events at this Location

• Esther intercedes and delivers her people
• Esther is chosen queen in Susa
• Haman is compelled to honor Mordecai through the streets of Susa
• Mordecai uncovers the plot of Bigthan and Teresh against Ahasuerus

Associated Journeys

• Nehemiah’s journey from Susa to Jerusalem

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