Old Testament
Shethar
One of the seven princes of Persia and Media who had direct access to King Ahasuerus.
Shethar was a high-ranking official in the Persian court of King Ahasuerus. He is identified as one of the seven princes of Persia and Media who saw the king's face and sat first in the kingdom. His primary biblical significance is his role as a royal advisor consulted by the king regarding Queen Vashti's refusal to appear before him.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- Esther 1:14
- Last appears
- Esther 1:14
Where Shethar 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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