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Carshena

/kar-SHEE-nah/

Summary

The first named of the seven princes of Persia and Media in the court of King Ahasuerus (Xerxes).

☩Role at the Persian Court

Carshena was the first named among the seven chief nobles or princes at the court of King Ahasuerus (Xerxes) of Persia around 483 B.C. These seven princes 'saw the king's face' and held the highest positions in the kingdom. They were consulted when Queen Vashti refused to appear at the royal banquet, and their advice led to her removal as queen.

Key verses:Esther 1:14

Related Verses1 mention

Esther· 1 verse

1:14

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Carshena," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. II (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.George Morrish, "Carshena," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).
  3. 3.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Carshena," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).