Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Hathach was a eunuch who served Queen Esther and acted as a messenger between her and Mordecai.
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Hathach was a eunuch who served in the court of King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I) of Persia during the time of Queen Esther. He is mentioned in the book of Esther as a messenger between Esther and her cousin Mordecai. When Mordecai learned of a plot to destroy the Jews, he sent word to Esther through Hathach, urging her to intervene with the king on behalf of her people. Hathach faithfully delivered messages between Esther and Mordecai, playing a crucial role in the communication that ultimately led to the deliverance of the Jews from Haman's evil plan. (Est.4.5,6,9,10).
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4 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2047
Then Esther summoned Hathach, one of the kingʼs eunuchs appointed to her, and she dispatched him to Mordecai to learn what was troubling him and why.
So Hathach went out to Mordecai in the city square in front of the kingʼs gate,
So Hathach went back and relayed Mordecaiʼs response to Esther.
Then Esther spoke to Hathach and instructed him to tell Mordecai,
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