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Susanchites

The inhabitants of Shushan, who joined the other adversaries of the Jews in the attempt to prevent the rebuilding of the temple (Ezra 4:9).

Also from Smith's (1884) +

is found once only—in (Ezra 4:9) There can be no doubt that it designates either the inhabitants of the city Susa or those of the country—Susis or Susiana. Perhaps the former explanation is preferable.

In the Bible

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Verses where Susanchites is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • Ezra 4:9

    From Rehum the commander, Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of their associates—the judges and officials over Tripolis, Persia, Erech and Babylon, the Elamites of Susa,

Scripture on Susanchites

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Susanchites references

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Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)

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