Esther 1:5

Susa : capital city of Elam and winter home of the Persian kings (OS)
(32° 11´, 48° 15´)

Esther 5:8

Haman : son of Hammedatha; an Agagite; the Jews 'enemy during the exile

Esther 6:2

Ahasuerus : king of Persia after Darius

Bigthana : a man who was a palace guard for King Ahasuerus

Mordecai : a leader among those who returned from exile with Zerubbabel,son of Jair of Benjamin; cousin and guardian of Queen Esther

Teresh : a gate keeper of the palace of King Ahasuerus

Esther 7:3

Esther : second queen of Ahasuerus