He held a feast(A) in the third year of his reign for all his officials and staff, the army of Persia and Media,(B) the nobles,(C) and the officials from the provinces. He displayed the glorious wealth of his kingdom and the magnificent splendor of his greatness(D) for a total of 180 days.

At the end of this time, the king held a week-long banquet(E) in the garden courtyard(F) of the royal palace(G) for all the people, from the greatest to the least,(H) who were present in the fortress of Susa.(I)

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