Strong’s H0325

אֲחַשְׁוֵרוֹשׁ

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Achashverowsh

Pronunciation

a-khash-veh-rosh

Definition

Ahasuerus

Meaning

Achashverosh

Usage

The name "Ahasuerus" is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a Persian king. It is most commonly associated with the king who reigned during the time of Esther, as well as a king mentioned in the books of Ezra and Daniel. The name is often understood to refer to Xerxes I, who ruled the Persian Empire from 486 to 465 BC.

Bible references

Ezra 4:6;Esther 1:1;Esther 1:1;Esther 1:2;Esther 1:9;Esther 1:10;Esther 1:15;Esther 1:16;Esther 1:17;Esther 1:19;Esther 2:1;Esther 2:12;Esther 2:16;Esther 2:21;Esther 3:1;Esther 3:6;Esther 3:7;Esther 3:8;Esther 3:12;Esther 6:2;Esther 7:5;Esther 8:1;Esther 8:7;Esther 8:10;Esther 8:12