Old Testament
Shaashgaz
A eunuch in the Persian court of King Ahasuerus who served as the keeper of the king's concubines.
Shaashgaz is identified in the book of Esther as the king's eunuch in charge of the second house of women. His role highlights the rigid structure and seclusion of the Persian harem where Esther was held. He serves as a minor but functional character illustrating the administrative oversight of the royal court.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- Esther 2:14
- Last appears
- Esther 2:14
Where Shaashgaz 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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