For the Jews that were in Shushan gathered themselves together on the fourteenth day also of the month Adar, and slew three hundred men at Shushan; but on the prey they laid not their hand.
The Jews who were in Shushan came together on the fourteenth day of the month of Adar as well, and killed three hundred men in Shushan; but they did not take any of their belongings.
The Jews in the capital city defended themselves for a second day, killing 300 more enemies but still choosing not to take any plunder from those they defeated.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during the Persian Empire when Jews were scattered throughout the kingdom after their exile from Jerusalem. Haman's plot to destroy all Jews had backfired, and the king had given Jews permission to defend themselves on the 13th day of Adar. The Jews in Shushan (the capital) needed an extra day to finish dealing with their enemies.
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