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Biztha

בִּזְּתָא/BIZ-thuh/

“Eunuch, or bound one (Persian)”

Summary

One of the seven eunuchs who served in the court of King Ahasuerus (Xerxes) of Persia.

☩Persian Chamberlain

Biztha was the second of the seven eunuchs (chamberlains) of King Ahasuerus' harem, sent to bring Queen Vashti before the king during his great feast. The name appears to be Persian in origin and may mean 'eunuch' or 'bound one.'

Key verses:Esther 1:10

Related Verses1 mention

Esther· 1 verse

1:10

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Biztha," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Biztha," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. I (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).