Lexical Definition
זֵתַר Zêthar (zay-thar') Zethar N:N-M-P
of Persian origin
Zethar. j
- § Zethar = "star"
- Zethar, a eunuch of Xerxes
1) one of the seven eunuchs of Ahasuerus
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| זֵתַ֣ר | Zethar | Esth.1.10 |
| Ζηθάρ | Zethar | LXX.Esth.1.10 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Est.1.10
Brown-Driver-Briggs
זֵתַר proper name, masculine an eunuch of Ahasuerus Esth 1:10 (OppEsth. 25 compare Persian zaitar, conqueror).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Esther | 1:10 |
Profile
Male • One of the seven eunuchs of King Ahasuerus
Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Zethar was one of the seven eunuchs who served King Ahasuerus of Persia (Est.1.10).
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Est.1.10;
- only referred to as Zethar זֵתַר.
Zethar was one of the seven eunuchs who served in the court of King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I) of Persia, as recorded in the Book of Esther. He is mentioned by name along with the other eunuchs: Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, and Carcas. In the story, King Ahasuerus commanded these seven eunuchs to bring Queen Vashti before him during a royal feast, so that he could display her beauty to the guests. This incident led to Vashti's refusal and subsequent removal as queen, setting the stage for Esther to become the new queen. As a eunuch, Zethar would have been a trusted servant in the royal court, with responsibilities related to the king's personal affairs and harem.
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