Ahasuerus

Definition

Ahasuerus was a king who ruled over the ancient kingdom of Persia for twenty years.

• This was during the time the exiled Jews were living in Babylonia, which had come under Persian rule.
• Another name for this king may have been Xerxes.
• After sending away his queen in a fit of anger, King Ahasuerus later chose a Jewish woman named Esther to be his new wife and queen.

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(See also: Babylon, Esther, Ethiopia, exile, Persia)

Bible References

• Daniel 9:1
• Esther 10:1-2
• Ezra 4:7-8

Word Data

• Strong’s: H0325