Ahasuerus

Proper noun

Meaning

A king of Persia, later identified with Xerxes.

A name given to the Wandering Jew.

Examples

Ahasuerus remains very powerful and continues reigning, with Mordecai assuming a prominent position in his court. Source: Internet

Based on the view that the Ahasuerus of the Book of Tobit is identical with that of the Book of Esther, some have also identified him as Nebuchadnezzar's ally Cyaxares (ruled 625–585 BCE). Source: Internet

Immediately after, Ahasuerus and Haman attend Esther's second banquet, at which she reveals that she is Jewish and that Haman is planning to exterminate her people, including her. Source: Internet

Just then, Haman appears, to request the King's permission to hang Mordecai, but before he can make this request, King Ahasuerus asks Haman what should be done for the man that the King wishes to honor. Source: Internet

In the Hebrew texts of antiquity, he is also referred to as Ahasuerus. Source: Internet

Furious, Ahasuerus has her removed from her position and makes arrangements to choose a new queen from a selection of beautiful young women from throughout the empire. Source: Internet

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