Who was Hathach in the Bible?
Lived during the exile and the return
Hathach was a eunuch who served in the court of King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I) of Persia during the time of Queen Esther. Hathach appears in 4 verses of the Bible.
What does the Bible say about Hathach?
Hathach was a eunuch who served in the court of King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I) of Persia during the time of Queen Esther. He is mentioned in the book of Esther as a messenger between Esther and her cousin Mordecai. When Mordecai learned of a plot to destroy the Jews, he sent word to Esther through Hathach, urging her to intervene with the king on behalf of her people. Hathach faithfully delivered messages between Esther and Mordecai, playing a crucial role in the communication that ultimately led to the deliverance of the Jews from Haman's evil plan. (Est.4.5,6,9,10).
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Compiled by Protos: the verse list on this page. Where one name belongs to more than one person or place, each of them gets a separate entry.
Where does Hathach appear in the Bible?
Hathach is referenced in 4 verses. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.
- Esther 4:5
- Esther 4:6
- Esther 4:9
- Esther 4:10
What else appears in these passages?
These turn up in the same passages as Hathach.
Common questions
How many times does the Bible mention Hathach?
Hathach appears in 4 verses, all of them in Esther.
Which books of the Bible mention Hathach?
Just one: Esther.
Where can I read every verse about Hathach?
This page lists 4 of them. Protos carries all 4, and opens this entry on the verse you are reading rather than in a separate tab.
