The couriers went out, being hastened by the king's commandment, and the decree was given in Shushan the citadel. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city Shushan was perplexed.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Jews. Hebrew, "but the city of Susan was in perplexity. "Greek, "troubled. "(Calmet)
Even the pagans could not view such a cruel decree, without horror. (Haydock)