At the beginning of the reign of Xerxes, an accusation was lodged against the people of Judah and Jerusalem. Cross References Ezra 4:5 They hired counselors against them to frustrate their plans throughout the reign of Cyrus king of Persia and down to the reign of Darius king of Persia. Esther 1:1 This is what happened in the days of Xerxes, who reigned over 127 provinces from India to Cush. Esther 1:10 On the seventh day, when the king's heart was merry with wine, he ordered the seven eunuchs who served him--Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carkas-- Daniel 9:1 In the first year of Darius son of Xerxes, a Mede by descent, who was made ruler over the kingdom of the Chaldeans-- Treasury of Scripture And in the reign of Ahasuerus, in the beginning of his reign, wrote they to him an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem. A. wrote Matthew 27:37 Acts 24:5-9,13 Acts 25:7 |