Old Testament
Hammedatha
The father of Haman the Agagite, identified as the progenitor of the antagonist in the Book of Esther.
Hammedatha is mentioned solely as the father of Haman, the primary antagonist who plotted to destroy the Jewish people. His name appears in the genealogical identification of his son, emphasizing Haman's lineage as an Agagite. This connection serves to highlight the historical enmity between the descendants of Agag and the people of Israel.
In the text
- Verses
- 5
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- Esther 3:1
- Last appears
- Esther 9:24
Where Hammedatha appears
5 verses · 3 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.
- 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.
- Memucan3 versesOne of the seven princes of Persia and Media who advised King Ahasuerus regarding Queen Vashti.
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