Esther 1:2-4

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

² In those days when King Ahasuerus sat on his royal throne which was in Shushan or Susa [the capital of the Persian Empire] in the palace or castle,

³ In the third year of his reign he made a feast for all his princes and his courtiers. The chief officers of the Persian and Median army and the nobles and governors of the provinces were there before him

⁴ While he showed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the splendor and excellence of his majesty for many days, even 180 days.