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XERXES

Government & Society - Old Testament

Xerxes was the Persian king who reigned from 485 to 465 BC and is identified in the Bible with Ahasuerus. His reign included the failed Persian invasion of Greece and a reputation for caprice and cruelty.

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This dictionary brings together information about the people, places, events, objects, words, and ideas encountered in Scripture.

Each article begins with material prepared for A Visit With Jesus. Where available, entries also include biblical usage, historical background, original-language information, Scripture references, related dictionary terms, and links to related Bible figures.

Many articles also preserve entries from classic Bible dictionaries, including Easton's, Smith's, and the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. These historical sources are presented separately within the full article.

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