Bigtha
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One of the seven eunuchs or chamberlains having charge of the harem of King Xerxes ('Ahasuerus') and commanded to bring Vashti to the king's banquet (Es 1:10). He is one of the officials responsible for managing the royal household.
What is the meaning of Bigtha in the Bible?
One of the seven eunuchs or chamberlains having charge of the harem of King Xerxes ('Ahasuerus') and commanded to bring Vashti to the king's banquet (Es 1:10). He is one of the officials responsible for managing the royal household.
SIGNIFICANCE
Bigtha's role in the royal court highlights the importance of eunuchs as high-ranking officials in ancient Persian society.
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