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Abagtha was one of the seven eunuchs who served King Ahasuerus.
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Abagtha was one of the seven eunuchs who served King Ahasuerus, the Persian king who ruled during the time of Esther. He is mentioned only once in the Bible, along with the other six eunuchs: Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Zethar, and Carcas. These eunuchs were tasked with bringing Queen Vashti before the king when he wanted to display her beauty to his guests.
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One of the seven eunuchs in Ahasuerus’s court (Esther 1:10; 2:21).
(God-given), one of the seven eunuchs in the Persian court of Ahasuerus. (Esther 1:10)
father of the wine-press
ABAG'THA (derivation doubtful; probably God-given), one of the seven chamberlains of the court of Ahasuerus. Esth 1:10.
ABAG'THA (derivation doubtful; probably God-given), one of the seven chamberlains of the court of Ahasuerus. Esth 1:10.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0005
On the seventh day, when the kingʼs heart was merry with wine, he ordered the seven eunuchs who served him—Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carkas—
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