6Now in the reign of 4:6 Or Xerxes; Heb Ahash-veroshAhasuerus, in the beginning of his reign, they wrote an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem.
6Now in the reign of Or Xerxes; Heb Ahash-veroshAhasuerus, in the beginning of his reign, they wrote an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem.
6Now in the reign of 4:6 See Esth 1:1.Ahasuerus (Xerxes), in the beginning of his reign, the Samaritans wrote [to him] an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem [who had returned from exile].