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Ahasuerus, often identified with Xerxes I, ruled Persia from 486 to 465 BCE. His reign is noted for significant military campaigns, including the invasion of Greece, as well as for the events described in the biblical Book of Esther. Ahasuerus is often associated with the Persian Empire's expansion and consolidation during this period.

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Who was Ahasuerus King of Persia first wife's name?

Easter


Who is the king of Persia that married Ester?

Xerxes, Greek for the biblical Ahasuerus.


Who was the king of Persia in the book of Esther?

The book describes the king of Persia as 'Ahasuerus'. Although there would be some historical inaccuracies, many Bible commentaries observe that Ahasuerus is likely the Hebraicised version of King Xerxes, the Achaemenid leader who ruled from 486 to 465 BCE.


How was Ahasuerus deposed as king of Persia?

King Xerxes was assassinated in 465 BCE, stabbed by the captain of the guards.


Was king Ahasuerus an Ethiopian?

The Book of Esther doesn't actually mention his background, but as the King of Persia, it is assumed that he was Persian.


Where did King Ahasuerus live in the Bible?

Greek equivalent for Xerxes who lived as King of Persia. See related link:


Who did Vashti marry?

In the Bible her husband is named Ahasuerus. This person is thought to be Xerxes I, Emperor of Persia.


Who replaces vashti as queen in the bible?

Ester replaced Vashti as queen of Persia under Ahasuerus (or Xerces) in the book of Ester.


When did the Bible story of Esther take place?

The life story of esther can be found in the book of esther from the time she was a orphan to the time she becomes queen and saves the Hebrew people.


Who was queen esthers's husband name?

Esther's husband was Ahasuerus king of Persia-supposed to be the Xerxes of history and dwelt at "Shushan the Capital" (ancient Susa).


What nationality was king Ahasuerus?

King Ahasuerus was the king of 127 provinces stretching from India to Ethiopia (Esther ch.1). In the Hebrew Bible his name is vocalized as Achashverosh. He is the "Chshiarsh" of the inscriptions, which was pronounced "Charchash" (Xerxes) in Greek.He ruled from his throne at the fortress of Susa (Ancient Iran; aka Persia). He was a fickle king, at first agreeing to Haman's request to kill all the Jews but later having Haman hung.


What were the 127 Jurisdictional Provences of King Ahassurus?

King Ahasuerus, often identified with Xerxes I of Persia, ruled over 127 provinces as described in the Book of Esther in the Bible. These provinces extended from India to Cush, reflecting the vast expanse of the Persian Empire at its height. Each province was governed by officials appointed by the king, highlighting the administrative structure that facilitated control over diverse regions and cultures within the empire. The mention of these provinces underscores the grandeur and reach of Ahasuerus’s rule.