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- The first mention of Xerxes is in Ezra 4:6, noted as king of Persia when accusations flew from enemies of Judah and Benjamin against the Jews regarding the rebuilding of the Temple. Other than a major role in the book of Esther, Xerxes is mentioned in Daniel 9:1 as the father of Darius of Babylon. The text says he was a Mede by descent.
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Mar 9, 2023 · Xerxes served as a king of Persia during the Achaemenid dynasty. Born about 519 BC, Xerxes reigned in Persia from 486-465 BC He died in Persepolis in 465. Xerxes succeeded his father, Darius I, as king. As Britannica says, for a time he ruled the “mightiest power in the ancient world.”.
Jan 4, 2022 · Most commentators equate Esther’s king with Xerxes I (485–465 BC), son of Darius I, the fourth emperor of the Achaemenid Empire—thus the translation in some modern versions. (There is some evidence to show that the Hebrew name Ahasuerus can be easily derived from the Persian name.)
Feb 25, 2022 · Answer. Artaxerxes was king of Persia from c. 464 to c. 425 BC. He was a son of King Xerxes (Ahasuerus) and is often referred to as Artaxerxes I Longimanus. Ezra and Nehemiah both traveled from Persia to Jerusalem from the court of Artaxerxes.
Mar 12, 2024 · In this section, we will unravel the story of Xerxes in the Bible and explore his place in biblical history. Who Was Xerxes? Xerxes was the son of Darius I and Atossa, making him a member of the Achaemenid dynasty, which ruled over Persia from 550 to 330 BCE. He became the king of Persia in 486 BCE after his father’s death.
Jun 5, 2020 · Xerxes the Great is, ironically, best known for his failed invasion of Greece. While he may have won the Battle of Thermopylae, he eventually lost the war, and in 479 BC, he returned to Persia. Xerxes and the Book of Esther A relief of Xerxes from the doorway of his palace at Persepolis. Photo: Jona Lendering / Livius.org / CC BY-SA 3.0
Dec 28, 2022 · Many of us are familiar with King Xerxes in the Bible. For those who aren’t, just think of the Persian king in the Book of Esther . He’s often known for holding a beauty contest for all the maidens in Persia, marrying Esther, and (almost) eradicating the Jewish people in the land of Persia.
Jan 4, 2022 · Question. Why did Queen Vashti refuse to appear before Xerxes? Answer. The book of Esther begins with a description of King Xerxes (or Ahasuerus) of Persia celebrating with the leading men of his kingdom. At the conclusion of seven days of feasting, the king called Queen Vashti to appear before him.
