Bible Encyclopedias
Susa (2)
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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 (Daniel 8:2) seems to call the country Elam and the city Shushan (or Susa), the former explanation is preferable. (See SHUSHAN).
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Susa (2)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/s/susa-2.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.