Educator Guide
Ahasuerus (Xerxes I) Bible Study Guide
Second Temple · 518 BC – 465 BC (53 years)
Persian king from India to Cush; husband of Vashti and later Esther.
From the family tree
- Spouses
- Esther, Vashti
- Dates
- 518 BC – 465 BC (53 years)
- Era
- Second Temple
Teaching prompt
Read about Ahasuerus (Xerxes I): "Persian king from India to Cush; husband of Vashti and later Esther." What does this teach us about God's plan?
Discussion questions
- How does Ahasuerus (Xerxes I)'s life connect to the promise that leads to Jesus?
- What would you have done in Ahasuerus (Xerxes I)'s place?
- Which scripture passage about Ahasuerus (Xerxes I) stands out most to you, and why?