Susa (2)

Susa or those of the country (Susis or Susiana) of which Susa was the capital. Perhaps as the Elamites are mentioned in the same passage, and as Daniel (Da 8:2) seems to call the country Elam and the city Shushan (or Susa), the former explanation is preferable.

SEE SHUSHAN.

⇒See also the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia.