ΞΕΡΞΗΝ, ξερξην
XERXĒN, xerxēn
Sounds Like: KSER-xayn
Translations: Xerxes
From the root: ΞΕΡΞΗΣ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Explanation: This is the name of a famous Persian king, Xerxes I, who reigned from 486 to 465 BC. He is known for his invasion of Greece, which included the battles of Thermopylae and Salamis. In Koine Greek texts, this name is used to refer to him as a historical figure.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G3594 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Against Apion
- Book One — 8:40
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Two — 16:26
From the same root
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