Translations
The riders galloped out at the king's urgent command, and the edict was proclaimed in Susa the citadel. Then the king and Haman sat down to drink — while the city of Susa reeled in chaos.
The couriers went out in haste at the king's word, and the decree was issued in Shushan the citadel. The king and Haman sat down to drink, while the city of Shushan was thrown into turmoil.
The posts went out, being hastened by the king's commandment, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city Shushan was perplexed.
The couriers left, spurred on by the king’s command, and the edict was issued in the citadel of Susa. Then the king and Haman sat down to drink, but the city of Susa was in confusion.