Xerxes

The Persian king in Esther — threw massive parties and made impulsive decisions

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Also known as Xerxes

verifiedReal Person — History Confirms· Most scholars identify him as Xerxes I of Persia. His name appears in carved royal inscriptions at Persepolis, and the Greek historian Herodotus wrote about his reign.Wikipediaopen_in_new

Identified with Xerxes I of Persia (486-465 BC), attested in Persian royal inscriptions at Persepolis and by Herodotus (Histories, Book 7)

RoleHusband of Esther (and previously Vashti)

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The king who deposed Queen Vashti for refusing to parade before his drunk guests, then held a beauty contest to find a new queen — enter Esther (Esther 1-2). He unknowingly approved Haman's genocide plot against the Jews, then reversed it when Esther revealed her identity. Generally portrayed as easily manipulated but capable of doing the right thing when confronted.