Bible Dictionary

Susanchites

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

The inhabitants of Shushan, who joined the other adversaries of the Jews in the attempt to prevent the rebuilding of the temple (Ezra 4:9).

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

is found once only --in (Ezra 4:9) There can be no doubt that it designates either the inhabitants of the city Susa or those of the country --Susis or Susiana. Perhaps the former explanation is preferable.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

su-san'-kits (shushanekhaye').

See SHUSHANCHITES.