What the Bible says about
Persia
51 references · Nave's Topical Bible (1896) · tap any verse for study tools
“This is what happened in the days of Xerxes, who reigned over 127 provinces from India to Cush.”— Esther 1:1 BSB
“Now you may write in the king’s name as you please regarding the Jews, and seal it with the royal signet ring. For a decree that is written in the name of the king and sealed with the royal signet ring cannot be revoked.””— Esther 8:8 BSB
“Therefore, O king, establish the decree and sign the document so that it cannot be changed—in accordance with the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed.””— Daniel 6:8-12 BSB
“Next to them, Rephaiah son of Hur, ruler of a half-district of Jerusalem, made repairs;”— Nehemiah 3:9 BSB
“And next to them, Shallum son of Hallohesh, ruler of the other half-district of Jerusalem, made repairs, with the help of his daughters.”— Nehemiah 3:12 BSB
“Beyond him, Nehemiah son of Azbuk, ruler of a half-district of Beth-zur, made repairs up to a point opposite the tombs of David, as far as the artificial pool and the House of the Mighty.”— Nehemiah 3:16-18 BSB
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Esther 1:1Daniel 6:1Esther 8:8Daniel 6:8-12Nehemiah 3:9Nehemiah 3:12Nehemiah 3:16-18Daniel 6:1-7Nehemiah 2:6Esther 1:10-22Esther 2:42 Chronicles 36:20Hosea 13:16Ezekiel 27:10Esther 1:3Daniel 5:31Daniel 6Daniel 9:1Nehemiah 2Nehemiah 5:142 Chronicles 36:222 Chronicles 36:23Ezra 1Ezra 3:7Ezra 4:3Ezra 5:13Ezra 5:14Ezra 5:17Ezra 6:3Isaiah 41:2Isaiah 41:3Isaiah 44:28Isaiah 45:1-4Isaiah 45:13Isaiah 46:11Isaiah 48:14Isaiah 48:15Esther 1:14Ezra 7:25Isaiah 13:17Isaiah 21:1-10Jeremiah 49:34-39Jeremiah 51:11-64Ezekiel 32:24Ezekiel 32:25Ezekiel 38:5Daniel 2:31-45Daniel 5:28Daniel 7Daniel 8Daniel 11:1-4