Lexical Definition
מַרְסְנָא Marçᵉnâʼ (mar-sen-aw') Marsena N:N-M-P
of foreign derivation
Marsena.
- § Marsena = "worthy"
- Marsena, a Persian
1) one of the 7 counsellors of Ahasuerus
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| מַרְסְנָ֖א | Marsena | Esth.1.14 |
| Μαρσενά | Marsena | 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
מַרְסְנָא proper name, masculine a Persian noble Esth 1:14. [מֵרֵעַ] see רעה. מִרְעֶה, [מַרְעִית] see רעה.
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
Marsena was 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 Marsena מַרְסְנָא.
Marsena was one of the seven princes of Persia and Media who had access to King Ahasuerus' presence and held the highest positions in the kingdom. These princes were consulted by the king when he sought advice regarding the appropriate response to Queen Vashti's refusal to appear before him and his guests (Esther 1:14). The counsel of these princes led to the king's decision to remove Vashti as queen and seek a new queen to replace her.
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