Old Testament
Bigthan
A Persian palace guard who conspired with Teresh to assassinate King Ahasuerus.
Bigthan was one of two eunuchs serving as doorkeepers in the court of King Ahasuerus. He plotted to assassinate the king, but his plan was discovered by Mordecai and reported to Queen Esther. This act of loyalty by Mordecai was later recorded in the royal chronicles, eventually leading to his public honor.
In the text
- Verses
- 2
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- Esther 2:21
- Last appears
- Esther 6:2
Where Bigthan appears
2 verses · 2 chaptersIn the same books
- Esther45 versesA Jewish queen of Persia who risked her life to save her people from a genocidal decree.
- Haman45 versesAn Agagite official in the Persian court who plotted to exterminate the Jewish people.
- Vashti10 versesThe Queen of Persia whose refusal to obey King Ahasuerus led to her deposition and Esther's rise.
- Hammedatha5 versesThe father of Haman the Agagite, identified as the progenitor of the antagonist in the Book of Esther.
- Hathach4 versesA royal eunuch appointed by King Ahasuerus to serve as a trusted attendant to Queen Esther.
- Hegai3 versesThe royal eunuch in charge of the women's quarters who favored Esther in the Persian court.
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