Ahasuerus (Xerxes)

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Ahasuerus in the Bible

King in the Book of Esther

The Persian king named Ahasuerus in Esther, commonly identified with Xerxes I. Primary biblical coverage: Esther.

AT A GLANCE

Ahasuerus at a Glance

TestamentOld Testament
First AppearanceEsther 1:1
Last AppearanceEsther 10:3
Known ForThe Persian king named Ahasuerus in Esther, commonly identified with Xerxes I.
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