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Ahashverosh

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Ahashverosh is an alternate Hebrew form of Ahasuerus, a name used for Persian rulers in the biblical records.

Definition

Ahashverosh is another, Hebrew form of Ahasuerus.

Biblical Usage

The form appears in connection with Ahasuerus in Ezra, where it is supplied in the margin.

Historical Background

The name is associated with Persian rulers and appears as a Hebrew form in biblical reference material.

Scripture References

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Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
Another (the Hebrew) form of AHASUERIUS. (Ezra 4:6) in margin.
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