Esther 1:1

Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus, (this is Ahasuerus which reigned, from India even unto Ethiopia, over an hundred and seven and twenty provinces:)

King James Version

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Other Translations for Esther 1:1

BSB

This is what happened in the days of Xerxes, who reigned over 127 provinces from India to Cush.

AKJV

Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus, (this is Ahasuerus which reigned, from India even to Ethiopia, over an hundred and seven and twenty provinces:)

CPDV

In the days of Artaxerxes, who reigned from India to Ethiopia over one hundred twenty-seven provinces,

ERV

Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus, (this is Ahasuerus which reigned, from India even unto Ethiopia, over an hundred and seven and twenty provinces:)

NHEB

Now it happened in the days of Achshayarsh (this is Achshayarsh who reigned from India even to Ethiopia, over one hundred twenty-seven provinces),

SMT

And it will be in the days of Ahasuerus, (this Ahasuerus reigned from India and even to Cush; seven and twenty and one hundred provinces:)

Word Study (Strong’s) for Esther 1:1

NowitcametopassinthedaysH3117Noun MasculineofAhasuerusH325Proper Name MasculinethisisAhasuerusH325Proper Name MasculinewhichreignedH4427VerbfromIndiaH1912Proper Name LocationevenuntoEthiopiaH3568overanhundredH3967Noun FeminineandsevenH7651NounandtwentyH6242Noun provincesH4082Noun Feminine

Commentary for Esther 1:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Esther 1:1

Summary

Empire description establishes king's vast dominion

Place

Persia

Event

Introducing Ahasuerus

Estimated Time Period

c. 486-465 BC