At the beginning of the Book of Esther, King Ahasuerus (Xerxes) held a massive feast in which city?
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Correct answer: Susa
The events of the book take place in Susa (Shushan), which was one of the capital cities of the Persian Empire. This setting is established in the very first chapter during the King's royal celebrations.
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