Old Testament
Zethar
One of the seven eunuchs who served King Ahasuerus of Persia.
Zethar is identified in the book of Esther as one of the seven chamberlains or eunuchs appointed to serve King Ahasuerus. He is mentioned specifically for his role in carrying out the king's command to summon Queen Vashti to the royal banquet. His inclusion serves to establish the historical setting and the administrative structure of the Persian court.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- Esther 1:10
- Last appears
- Esther 1:10
Where Zethar 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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