Lexical Definition
מֶרֶס Mereç (meh'-res) Meres N:N-M-P
of foreign derivation
Meres.
- § Meres = "lofty"
- Meres, a Persian
1) one of the 7 counsellors of Ahasuerus
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| מֶ֥רֶס | Meres | Esth.1.14 |
| Μέρεσ | Meres | LXX.Esth.1.14 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Est.1.14
Brown-Driver-Briggs
מֶ֫רֶס proper name, masculine a Persian noble Esth 1:14.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Esther | 1:14 |
Profile
Male • A prince of Persia • One of the seven princes of Persia and Media.
Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Meres, one of the seven princes of Persia and Media who advised King Ahasuerus (Est.1.14).
- A prince of Persia living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Est.1.14;
- only referred to as Meres מֶרֶס.
Meres was one of the seven princes of Persia and Media who had access to King Ahasuerus and were closest to him in rank (Est.1.14). These princes were consulted by the king when he sought advice on how to respond to Queen Vashti's refusal to appear before him and his guests during a royal feast.
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