Ester 1:4: "When [Achashverosh] showed the wealth of the honor of his kingdom, and the glory of the splendor of his greatness for many days -- 180 days..."Targum: "After they ate and drank and indulged, [Achashve
rosh] showed them his wealth that remained in his hands from Koresh (Cyrus) the Mede. Koresh, too, discovered this wealth. He excavated the ruins of Bavel (Babylonia) on the bank of the Euphrates [River] and discovered there 680 bronze chests filled with fine gold and precious stones... With this wealth [Achashverosh's] glory was manifest many days, and the feast for the prominent men [lasted] 180 days."
rosh] showed them his wealth that remained in his hands from Koresh (Cyrus) the Mede. Koresh, too, discovered this wealth. He excavated the ruins of Bavel (Babylonia) on the bank of the Euphrates [River] and discovered there 680 bronze chests filled with fine gold and precious stones... With this wealth [Achashverosh's] glory was manifest many days, and the feast for the prominent men [lasted] 180 days."
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