Ahasuerus
a king of ancient Persia, known to the Greeks as Xerxes: husband of the Biblical Esther.
- Also Douay Bible, As·su·er·us [as-oo-er-uhs, -eer-] /ˌæs uˈɛr əs, -ˈɪər-/ .
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How to use Ahasuerus in a sentence
An Ahasuerus could throw petitions into the mire, without reading, but it was customary to accept them.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume XII | John LordThat Vashti come no more before king Ahasuerus: and let the king give her royal estate unto another that is better than she.
Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. I | Francis Augustus CoxUnreasonable, however, as the demand of Ahasuerus was, Vashti ought not to have been so peremptory.
Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. I | Francis Augustus CoxHaving partook of the feast, Ahasuerus requires of Esther the fulfilment of her promise, in the explanation of her wishes.
Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. I | Francis Augustus CoxAhasuerus is as anxious to see his minister, as Haman to be introduced to the apartment of his king.
Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. I | Francis Augustus Cox
British Dictionary definitions for Ahasuerus
/ (əˌhæzjuːˈɪərəs) /
Old Testament a king of ancient Persia and husband of Esther, generally identified with Xerxes
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