Esther 1:1

In the days of Ahasuerus + 1:1 Ahasuerus is also known as Xerxes . (this is Ahasuerus who reigned from India as far as Cush, over 127 provinces),

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Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus, (this is Ahasuerus which reigned, from India even unto Ethiopia, over an hundred and seven and twenty provinces:)

In Context

2in those days King Ahasuerus sat on his royal throne in the fortress of Susa.

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Cross References

Ezra 4:6Then at the beginning of Ahasuerus' + 4:6 Also known as Xerxes . reign they wrote an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem.

Esther 9:30Letters were sent to all the Jews in the 127 provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, wishing the Jews safety and truth.

Isaiah 18:1Woe to the land of the rustling of wings, which is along the rivers of Cush; 1

Daniel 6:1It pleased Darius to appoint over the kingdom 120 provincial governors who would rule over all the kingdom.

Daniel 11:2Now I will tell you the truth. Three kings will arise in Persia, and a fourth will be far richer than all the others. When he has gained power through his riches, he will stir up everyone against the kingdom of Greece.

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