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Zethar was one of the seven eunuchs who served King Ahasuerus of Persia.
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Zethar was one of the seven eunuchs who served in the court of King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I) of Persia, as recorded in the Book of Esther. He is mentioned by name along with the other eunuchs: Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, and Carcas. In the story, King Ahasuerus commanded these seven eunuchs to bring Queen Vashti before him during a royal feast, so that he could display her beauty to the guests. This incident led to Vashti's refusal and subsequent removal as queen, setting the stage for Esther to become the new queen. As a eunuch, Zethar would have been a trusted servant in the royal court, with responsibilities related to the king's personal affairs and harem.
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(star), one of the seven eunuchs of Ahasuerus, (Esther 1:10) (B.C. 453.)
he that examines or beholds
ZE'THAR (star?), a eunuch of Ahasuerus. Esth 1:10.
ZE'THAR (star?), a eunuch 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 H2242
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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