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Identifying King Ahasuerus
Commentators overwhelmingly identify the 'Ahasuerus' in this verse as Cambyses, the son and successor of Cyrus, not the king from the book of Esther. Scholars note that Persian kings often had multiple names. The enemies of Judah seized the opportunity at the beginning of this new king's reign to write an accusation, hoping a new ruler would be more hostile to the Jews' project.
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Albert Barnes
On Ezra 4:6
18th Century
Theologian
Ahasuerus - Or, Cambyses, the son and successor of Cyrus. Persian kings often had two names.
Charles Ellicott
On Ezra 4:6
19th Century
Bishop
In the beginning of his reign. —This Ahasuerus, another name for Cambyses, reigned seven years; and his accession to the throne wa…
John Gill
On Ezra 4:6
17th Century
Pastor
And in the reign of Ahasuerus, in the beginning of his reign ,
&c.] According to Jarchi, this was Ahasuerus the husb…
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Matthew Henry
On Ezra 4:6–24
17th Century
Minister
It is an old slander, that the prosperity of the church would be hurtful to kings and princes. Nothing can be more false, for true godliness teache…