Susa
Where is Susa in the Bible? The Persian palace city where the story of Esther unfolds, through the key chapters where it appears. Read now, free and ad-free.
Susa is named in the post-exilic parts of the Old Testament as one of the palace cities of the Persian Empire. The story of Esther largely unfolds here; Nehemiah, while serving the king in this city, sets out for Jerusalem; and Daniel sees one of his visions here. The chapters below link to the reading pages for these scenes.
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- Esther 1
- Esther 4
The chapter where Queen Esther resolves to risk her life to protect her people — the moment of courage and responsibility remembered by the words 'Who knows if you haven't come to the kingdom for such a time as this?'
- Nehemiah 1
The chapter on Nehemiah, shaken by news of the ruined city far away, mourning and praying — a model of taking a burden to heart and turning to God before setting out to act.
- Daniel 8