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Zeresh

/ZEE-resh/

Summary

The wife of Haman the Agagite, who advised him to build a gallows for Mordecai.

☩Ill-Fated Counsel

Zeresh was the wife of Haman, the chief minister of King Ahasuerus who plotted to destroy the Jews. When Haman complained about Mordecai's refusal to bow to him, Zeresh and his friends advised him to build a gallows fifty cubits high and have Mordecai hanged on it. Later, when Mordecai was honored instead of punished, Zeresh predicted Haman's downfall.

Key verses:Esther 5:10-14Esther 6:13

Related Verses3 mentions

Esther· 3 verses

5:105:146:13

References

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