Educator Guide
Xerxes I (Ahasuerus) 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 Xerxes I (Ahasuerus): "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 Xerxes I (Ahasuerus)'s life connect to the promise that leads to Jesus?
- What would you have done in Xerxes I (Ahasuerus)'s place?
- Which scripture passage about Xerxes I (Ahasuerus) stands out most to you, and why?
Scripture
Scripture quotations are from the Berean Standard Bible (BSB), which is in the public domain.