Old Testament
Carkas
One of the seven eunuchs who served King Ahasuerus in the Persian court.
Carkas is identified in Esther 1:10 as one of the seven chamberlains or eunuchs appointed by King Ahasuerus to serve in his presence. He was commanded by the king to summon Queen Vashti to display her beauty before the royal guests. His brief mention highlights the administrative structure of the Persian court and the events that led to Vashti's deposition.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- Esther 1:10
- Last appears
- Esther 1:10
Where Carkas appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn 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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