Strong’s H0783

אַרְתַּחְשַׁשְׁתָּא

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Artachshashta'

Pronunciation

ar-takh-shash-tuh

Definition

Artaxerxes

Meaning

Artachshasta

Usage

The name "Artachshashta'" refers to a Persian king mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. It is commonly associated with Artaxerxes I and Artaxerxes II, rulers of the Achaemenid Empire. The name is used to denote the authority and influence of these kings, particularly in relation to the Jewish people during the post-exilic period.

Bible references

Ezra 4:7;Ezra 4:7;Ezra 4:8;Ezra 4:11;Ezra 4:23;Ezra 6:14;Ezra 7:1;Ezra 7:7;Ezra 7:11;Ezra 7:12;Ezra 7:21;Ezra 8:1;Nehemiah 2:1;Nehemiah 5:14;Nehemiah 13:6