But the Jews that were at Shushan assembled together on the thirteenth day thereof, and on the fourteenth thereof; and on the fifteenth day of the same they rested, and made it a day of feasting and gladness.
But the Jews who lived in Shushan gathered together to fight their enemies on the thirteenth and fourteenth days of the month. Then on the fifteenth day, they rested and celebrated with feasting and joy.
The Jews in the capital city of Shushan fought their enemies for two days, then celebrated their victory with a day of rest and joyful feasting.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes the conclusion of the Jews' defense against their enemies in the Persian Empire around 473 BC. The capital city of Shushan required an extra day of fighting compared to other cities because of the larger number of enemies there. This event led to the establishment of the festival of Purim, which Jews still celebrate today.
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