Thematic Bible: Medo-persian kingdom
Thematic Bible
Medo-persian kingdom » Kings of » Entertained magnificently
When those days were over, the king held a seven-day banquet in the courtyard of the garden of his palace for all the people who were present in Susa the capital, from the greatest to the least important.
In the third year of his reign, he gave a banquet for all his officials and ministers, and the military leaders of Persia and Media, the nobles, and the provincial officials were present.
Drinks were served in gold vessels of various kinds, and there was plenty of royal wine because the king was generous.
Medo-persian kingdom » Kings of, mentioned in scripture » Artaxerxes longimanus or ahasuerus
This is a record of what happened during the reign of Ahasuerus, the Ahasuerus who ruled over 127 provinces from India to Cush.
After all of this, during the reign of King Artaxerxes of Persia, Seraiah's son Ezra (who was the grandson of Azariah, son of Hilkiah,
And so the Jewish leaders continued their building, and prospered because of the prophecies of Haggai the prophet and Iddo's son Zechariah. They completed the rebuilding in accordance with the commandment from the God of Israel and the edicts of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, king of Persia.
Medo-persian kingdom » Predictions respecting » Deliverance of the jews
who says about Cyrus, "He's my shepherd, and he'll carry out everything that I please: He'll say of Jerusalem, "Let it be rebuilt,' and of my Temple, "Let its foundations be laid again.'"'"
This is what the LORD says to his anointed, Cyrus, whose right hand I have grasped to subdue nations before him, as I strip kings of their armor, to open doors before him and gates that cannot keep closed: "I myself will go before you, and he will make the mountains level; I'll shatter bronze doors and cut through iron bars. I'll give you concealed treasures and riches hidden in secret places, so that you'll know that it is I, the LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by name. read more.
For the sake of Jacob my servant, Israel my chosen, I've called you, and he has established you with a name, although you have not acknowledged me.
For the sake of Jacob my servant, Israel my chosen, I've called you, and he has established you with a name, although you have not acknowledged me.
Medo-persian kingdom » People of, warlike
Persia, Cush, and Libya will be accompanying them, all of them equipped with shields and helmets.
"Soldiers from Persia, Lud, and Libya, served in your army. They were your mighty soldiers. Their helmets and shields adorned your barracks walls, and they won battle decorations for you.
Medo-persian kingdom » Peculiar customs in
According to the king's decree the drinking was not compulsory because the king instructed every steward in his house to serve each individual what he desired.
Each young woman's turn came to go in to King Ahasuerus at the end of the twelve month period, at which time she was treated according to the regulations for women. This process completed the period of her beauty treatments six months with oil of myrrh and six months with spices and cosmetics for women. After that the young woman would go in to the king, and whatever she asked for would be given to her to take with her from the harem to the palace.
Medo-persian kingdom » Illustrated by » Silver part of image in nebuchadnezzar's dream
That statue had a head made of pure gold, with its chest and arms made of silver, its abdomen and thighs made of bronze,
"After you, another kingdom will arise that is inferior to yours, and then a third kingdom of bronze will arise to rule all the earth.
Medo-persian kingdom » Kings of » Put to death all who approached them without permission
"Go and gather all the Jewish people who are in Susa and fast for me. Don't eat or drink for three days, night or day. Both I and my young women will also fast in the same way, and then I'll go in to the king, even though it's against the law. And if I perish, I perish."
"Every servant of the king and every person in the king's provinces knows that for any man or woman who goes to the king in the inner court without being summoned there is only one law that he be put to death unless the king holds out the golden scepter to him. Only then he will live. For these last 30 days I've not been summoned to come to the king."
Medo-persian kingdom » Babylon taken by the king of
and Darius the Mede took over the kingdom at the age of 62.
But when he became arrogant and his spirit hardened, he was removed from his royal throne and his glory was taken away from him.
Medo-persian kingdom » Celebrated for wise men
After Jesus had been born in Bethlehem of Judea during the reign of King Herod, wise men arrived in Jerusalem from the east
Then the king flew into a rage. The king spoke to the wise men who understood the times, for it was the king's custom to consult all those who understood law and justice.
Medo-persian kingdom » Laws of, unalterable
So they approached the king and asked, "Didn't you sign an edict that for the next 30 days if anyone prays to any god or man, except to you, your majesty, he would be thrown into the lions' pit?" The king responded, "The decree has been established, in accordance with the laws of the Medes and Persians that can't be repealed."
But the men who had gone as a group to the king told him, "Remember, your majesty, that according to the laws of the Medes and Persians, any decree or edict that the king establishes cannot be repealed."
Medo-persian kingdom » Predictions respecting » Downfall by alexander
It approached the ram with the two horns that I had observed while standing beside the canal, and charged at him, out of control with rage.
""A mighty king will come to power, and he'll rule with awesome energy, doing whatever he pleases.
Medo-persian kingdom » Illustrated by » A ram with two horns
"Pay attention! I'm going to brief you about what will happen at the end of the period of wrath, because its end is appointed. The ram that you saw with a pair of horns are the kings of Media and Persia.
"Then I turned my head to look, and to my surprise, a two-horned ram was standing beside the canal. The two horns grew long, the first one growing longer than the second, with the longer one springing up last.
Medo-persian kingdom » Kings of » Were exceeding rich
Many of those who are sleeping in the dust of the earth will awaken some to life everlasting, and some to disgrace and everlasting contempt.
He displayed the enormous wealth of his kingdom, along with its splendid beauty and greatness for many days for 180 days in all.
Medo-persian kingdom » Kings of » Dwelt in royal palaces
The couriers, mounted on the royal steeds, left quickly, urged on by the king's command. The edict was also issued in Susa the capital.
At that time King Ahasuerus was ruling from Susa the capital.
Medo-persian kingdom » Shushan a chief city of
Mordecai left the king's presence in royal robes of blue and white, wearing a large golden crown and a purple robe made of fine linen; and the city of Susa shouted with joy.
At that time King Ahasuerus was ruling from Susa the capital.
Medo-persian kingdom » Divided into many provinces
This is a record of what happened during the reign of Ahasuerus, the Ahasuerus who ruled over 127 provinces from India to Cush.
It pleased Darius to appoint 120 regional authorities over the kingdom throughout the realm,
Medo-persian kingdom » Ruled by, absolute kings
Then Harbonah, one of the eunuchs attending the king, observed, "Look there! A pole is standing 50 cubits high at Haman's house that he prepared for Mordecai, whose report benefitted the king!"
Then Haman told King Ahasuerus, "There is a certain people scattered and divided among the people throughout the provinces of your kingdom. Their laws are different than all the other people, they don't obey the king's laws, and it's not in the king's best interest to leave them alone.
Medo-persian kingdom » Kings of, mentioned in scripture » Darius hystaspes
Then King Darius issued an order to search the Hall of Records where the Babylonian archives were stored.
and Darius the Mede took over the kingdom at the age of 62.
Medo-persian kingdom » Predictions respecting » Conquest of babylon
A message concerning the pasture by the Sea. "Like whirlwinds in the Negev sweep on, it comes from the desert, from a distant land. A dire vision has been announced to me: the traitor betrays, and the plunderer takes loot. Get up, Elam! Attack, Media! I am putting a stop to all the groaning she has caused.
Medo-persian kingdom » Kings of » Called kings of babylon
During all of this time, I was not in Jerusalem, because I had returned to the king in the thirty-second year of Artaxerxes, king of Babylon. After a while I obtained permission from the king
Medo-persian kingdom » Peopled by descendants of elam
Medo-persian kingdom » The jews delivered from captivity by means of » 2ch 36:20
Medo-persian kingdom » Kings of, mentioned in scripture » Xerxes
""Now I'll tell you the truth: Pay attention! Three more kings will arise in Persia. Then a fourth will gain more than them all. As soon as he gains power by means of his wealth, he'll stir up everyone against the Grecian kingdoms.
Medo-persian kingdom » Predictions respecting » Invasion of greece under xerxes
""Now I'll tell you the truth: Pay attention! Three more kings will arise in Persia. Then a fourth will gain more than them all. As soon as he gains power by means of his wealth, he'll stir up everyone against the Grecian kingdoms.
Medo-persian kingdom » Predictions respecting » Extensive conquest
I watched the ram charging westward, northward, and southward. No animal could stand before him, nor was there anyone who could deliver from his control. He did as he pleased and exalted himself.
Medo-persian kingdom » Illustrated by » A bear
"Then look! a second animal resembling a bear followed it. It was raised up on one side, with three ribs held between the teeth in its mouth. Therefore people kept telling it, "Get up and devour lots of meat!'
Medo-persian kingdom » Kings of » Held in their hand a golden sceptre
When the king saw Queen Esther standing in the courtyard, she won his favor, and the king extended to Esther the gold scepter that he was holding. Esther approached and touched the top of the scepter.
Medo-persian kingdom » Extended from india to ethiopia
This is a record of what happened during the reign of Ahasuerus, the Ahasuerus who ruled over 127 provinces from India to Cush.
Medo-persian kingdom » Kings of » Styled themselves king of kings
From: Artaxerxes, King of Kings To: Ezra, the Priest, a scholar in matters concerning the laws of the God of Heaven Greetings!
Medo-persian kingdom » Kings of » Called kings of assyria
Then they observed the Festival of Unleavened Bread for seven days with joy, because the LORD had made them glad, turning the heart of the king of Assyria toward them and strengthening them for their work on the Temple of God, the God of Israel.
Medo-persian kingdom » Kings of, mentioned in scripture » Artaxerxes smerdis (an usurper)
While Artaxerxes was king of Persia, Bishlam, Mithredath, Tabeel, and the rest of their co-conspirators wrote in the Aramaic language and script to King Artaxerxes of Persia. Aramaic:
Medo-persian kingdom » Kings of, mentioned in scripture » Ahasuerus or cambyses
At the beginning of the reign of Ahasuerus, they lodged a formal accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem.
Medo-persian kingdom » Kings of, mentioned in scripture » Cyrus
During the first year of Cyrus, king of Persia, in fulfillment of the message from the LORD spoken through Jeremiah, the LORD prompted Cyrus, king of Persia, to make this proclamation throughout his entire kingdom, which was also released in written form:
Medo-persian kingdom » Achmetha or ecbatana a chief city of
The following was found written on a scroll in Ecbatana at the summer palace of the province of Media: