Old Testament
Hegai
The royal eunuch in charge of the women's quarters who favored Esther in the Persian court.
Hegai served as the king's eunuch responsible for the custody of the women in the palace of Susa. He played a pivotal role in Esther's rise by providing her with special favor, beauty treatments, and preferential placement. His positive disposition toward Esther facilitated her preparation for the king, ultimately leading to her selection as queen.
In the text
- Verses
- 3
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- Esther 2:3
- Last appears
- Esther 2:15
Where Hegai appears
3 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.
- Hathach4 versesA royal eunuch appointed by King Ahasuerus to serve as a trusted attendant to Queen Esther.
- Memucan3 versesOne of the seven princes of Persia and Media who advised King Ahasuerus regarding Queen Vashti.
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