Persia
persia is part of the rich historical narrative of God's dealings with His people in the Old Testament.
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Verse Refs
9
Books
18
Sub-Topics
Quick Facts
- Etymology
- “that cuts or divides”, “a nail”, “a gryphon”, “a horseman”
- Type
- Place
- Referenced In
- 9 books of the Bible
Overview
Explore what the Bible says about persia. This collection of 6 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Topical Index
18 sub-topics from Nave's Topical Bible
An empire which extended from India to Ethiopia, comprising one-hundred and twenty-seven provinces
Government of, restricted by constitutional limitations
Municipal governments in, provided with dual governors
The princes were advisors in matters of administration
Status of women in; queen sat on the throne with the king
Vashti was divorced for refusing to appear before the king's courtiers
Israel captive
Captivity foretold
Men of, in the Tyrian army
Rulers of
Ahasuerus
Darius
Artaxerxes I
Artaxerxes II
Cyrus
Princes of
System of justice
Prophecies concerning
Key Verses
Esther 1:1
An empire which extended from India to Ethiopia, comprising one-hundred and twenty-seven provinces
Esther 8:8
Government of, restricted by constitutional limitations
Nehemiah 3:9,12,16-18
Municipal governments in, provided with dual governors
Daniel 6:1-7
The princes were advisors in matters of administration
Nehemiah 2:6
Status of women in; queen sat on the throne with the king
Esther 1:10-22
Vashti was divorced for refusing to appear before the king's courtiers
2 Chronicles 36:20
Israel captive
Hosea 13:16
Captivity foretold
Ezekiel 27:10
Men of, in the Tyrian army
Esther 1:3
Ahasuerus