1. These events took place during the days of Ahasuerus, who ruled 127 provinces from India to Cush.
2. In those days King Ahasuerus reigned from his royal throne in the fortress at Susa.
3. He held a feast in the third year of his reign for all his officials and staff, the army of Persia and Media, the nobles, and the officials from the provinces.
4. He displayed the glorious wealth of his kingdom and the magnificent splendor of his greatness for a total of 180 days.