Hatach
“Possibly from Persian, meaning "verity" or "truth"”
Summary
Hatach was a eunuch in the Persian court of King Ahasuerus (Xerxes) who served as Queen Esther's trusted intermediary in her communications with Mordecai.
☩Esther's Messenger
Hatach was one of the royal eunuchs appointed to attend Queen Esther in the palace. When Esther learned of Mordecai's public mourning and wished to know the reason, she sent Hatach to inquire. He served as the go-between, carrying messages between Esther in the inner court and Mordecai at the king's gate. Through Hatach, Mordecai informed Esther of Haman's plot and the exact sum of money Haman had offered the king, and Esther relayed her famous resolve to approach the king unsummoned. His role was crucial in the communications that led to the Jews' deliverance.
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Hatach," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.George Morrish, "Hatach," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).
- 3.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Hatach," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).