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Bigthan

The 1901 Jewish Encyclopedia

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A eunuch of Ahasuerus, who, with Teresh, conspired against the king (Esther 2:21, 6:2). The conspiracy was discovered by Mordecai, and on his information the eunuchs were put to death (Esther 2:23). In 6:2 the name is given as Bigthana.

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Singer, Isidore, Ph.D, Projector and Managing Editor. Entry for 'Bigthan'. 1901 The Jewish Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tje/​b/bigthan.html. 1901.
 
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