Zethar
/ZEE-thar/
Summary
One of the seven eunuchs who served King Ahasuerus of Persia and were commanded to bring Queen Vashti before him.
☩Royal Service
Zethar was the sixth-named of the seven eunuchs who attended upon King Ahasuerus and were sent to bring Queen Vashti to the king's banquet. When Vashti refused to come, her disobedience led to her deposition and eventually to Esther becoming queen.
Key verses:Esther 1:10
Related Verses1 mention
Esther· 1 verse
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Zethar," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. X (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Zethar," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. V (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).