Xerxes II of Persia
- Xerxes II of Persia
Xerxes II (Xšayāršā) was a Persian king and the son and successor of
Artaxerxes I . After a reign of forty-five days, he was assassinated in 424 BC by his brotherSogdianus , who in turn was murdered by Darius II. He is an obscure historical figure known primarily from the writings ofCtesias . He was reportedly the only legitimate son ofArtaxerxes I and his Queen Damaspia. He is known to have served asCrown Prince .The last inscription mentioning Artaxerxes I being alive can be dated to
December 24 , 424 BC. Xerxes apparently succeeded to the throne but two of his illegitimate brothers claimed it for themselves. The first wasSogdianus , son byconcubine Alogyne ofBabylon . The second was Darius II, son byconcubine Cosmartidene ofBabylon , who was married to their common half-sisterParysatis , daughter of Artaxerxes I and hisconcubine Andia ofBabylon .Xerxes was apparently only recognized in Persia and Sogdianus in
Elam . Ochus' first inscription as Darius II can be dated toJanuary 10 , 423 BC. He was alreadysatrap ofHyrcania and was soon recognized by Media,Babylonia andEgypt . Xerxes II only ruled forty five days. He was reportedly murdered while drunk by Pharnacyas, and Menostanes on Sogdianus' orders. Sogdianus apparently gained the support of his regions.Sogdianus was killed a few months later. Darius II became the sole ruler of thePersian Empire and would reign till 404 BC.The Bible is unclear whether it is he or his father who is referred to in the book of Esther as Ahasuerus.
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