Old Testament
Hathach
A royal eunuch appointed by King Ahasuerus to serve as a trusted attendant to Queen Esther.
Hathach served as a vital intermediary between Queen Esther and Mordecai during the crisis involving Haman's plot against the Jews. By relaying messages between them, he enabled Esther to learn of the danger and ultimately intervene for her people. His role highlights the importance of faithful messengers in the unfolding of God's providential plan.
In the text
- Verses
- 4
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- Esther 4:5
- Last appears
- Esther 4:10
Where Hathach appears
4 verses · 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.
- 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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