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NASB | Esther 1:1 Now it took place in the days of Ahasuerus, the Ahasuerus who reigned from India to Ethiopia over 127 provinces, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Esther 1:1 It was in the days of Ahasuerus (Xerxes) who reigned from India to Ethiopia (Cush) over 127 provinces, |
Subject: Esther means hidden in Hebrew |
Bible Note: Esther was not a Hebrew word therefore it had no translation. They handle it the same as they would say the word America. There isn't a Hebrew word for America therefore if your talking about American in Hebrew you would say America. Esther was a Persian word that was a derivative for the Persian Ishtar, which was a Persian goddess. We know many of the Hebrews had their name changed when they went into Babylonian captivity. Daniel and his three companions were renamed. See the book of Daniel. For some reason your making more out of the name than scripture intended. EdB |