King of Persia • Persian Empire
Artaxerxes I was the king of Persia who reigned during the later restoration period of the Jewish people. He authorized Ezra to lead a return to Jerusalem and later allowed Nehemiah to rebuild the walls of the city.
Father: Xerxes
Related: Ezra, Nehemiah, Returnees from Exile
Scripture: Ezra 7:11-26, Nehemiah 2:1-8, Nehemiah 13:6