Persian Diaspora
Jews and Persians of the empire outside the land, the world of Esther and the court at Susa.
40 profiles tagged Persian Diaspora.
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Abagtha
Eunuch of King Ahasuerus who was commanded to bring Queen Vashti before the king
One of the seven eunuchs who served in the court of the Persian King Ahasuerus during the post-exilic period.
Abihail, Father of Esther
father of Queen Esther who died leaving her in Mordecai's care
Abihail was a Benjamite of the Persian exile and the biological father of Hadassah, who became Queen Esther.
Adalia
Son of Haman who was killed and hanged during the Jewish defense in Shushan
Adalia was one of the ten sons of Haman the Agagite, executed by the Jews during the events of Purim in Shushan.
Admatha
Prince of Persia who was one of the seven high-ranking advisors to King Ahasuerus
One of the seven elite princes and advisors to King Ahasuerus of Persia during the exile and return period.
Aridai
Son of Haman who was killed during the Jewish defense in Susa
One of the ten sons of Haman the Agagite, executed by the Jews in Susa during the events of Purim.
Aridatha
Son of Haman who was killed and hanged during the events of Purim
Aridatha was one of the ten sons of Haman the Agagite, executed during the Jewish defense in Shushan as recorded in the Book of Esther.
Arisai
Son of Haman who was executed and hanged during the Jewish defense in Susa
Arisai was one of the ten sons of Haman the Agagite, executed by the Jews in Susa during the events recorded in the Book of Esther.
Aspatha
Son of Haman who was executed and hanged on the gallows in Shushan
Aspatha was one of the ten sons of Haman the Agagite, executed during the Jewish defense in Shushan as recorded in the Book of Esther.
Bigtha
Eunuch of King Ahasuerus who was ordered to bring Queen Vashti to the royal banquet
Bigtha was one of the seven eunuchs who served in the personal court of King Ahasuerus during the Persian exile.
Bigthan
Palace guard who conspired to assassinate King Xerxes
A Persian eunuch and chamberlain who conspired to assassinate King Xerxes, an act thwarted by the intervention of Mordecai.
Biztha
Eunuch of King Ahasuerus who was commanded to bring Queen Vashti to the royal banquet
Biztha was one of the seven eunuchs who served King Ahasuerus of Persia during the post-exilic period.
Carkas
Eunuch who served King Ahasuerus during the banquet in Susa
Carkas was one of the seven eunuchs who personally served King Ahasuerus in the royal court of Persia during the post-exilic period.
Carshena
Prince of Persia who served as one of the seven closest advisors to King Ahasuerus
One of the seven highest-ranking princes of Persia and Media who served as a personal advisor to King Ahasuerus.
Dalphon
Son of Haman who was killed during the Jewish defense in Susa
Dalphon was one of the ten sons of Haman the Agagite, executed by the Jews in Susa following his father's failed genocidal plot against them during the reign of King Ahasuerus.
Esther
Jewish queen of Persia who saved her people from Haman's genocidal plot
The Jewish orphan who became Queen of Persia and risked her life to intercede with King Xerxes to save her people from total annihilation.
Haman
Persian official who plotted the genocide of the Jewish people
A high-ranking Persian official under King Xerxes who orchestrated a failed genocidal plot against the Jewish people during the post-exilic period.
Hammedatha
Father of Haman the Agagite
Hammedatha was the father of Haman the Agagite, the primary antagonist of the book of Esther during the Persian Exile.
Harbona, Eunuch of King Ahasuerus
Eunuch who pointed out Haman's gallows to King Ahasuerus
A high-ranking royal eunuch in the Persian court who suggested the execution of Haman upon the very gallows Haman had prepared for Mordecai.
Harbona, Royal Eunuch of the Purim Crisis
Eunuch who suggested Haman be hanged on his own gallows
A high-ranking royal eunuch in the Persian court who suggested the execution of Haman upon the very gallows Haman had prepared for Mordecai.
Hathach
Royal eunuch who served as the messenger between Esther and Mordecai
A Persian eunuch appointed to serve Queen Esther who acted as the critical intermediary between Esther and Mordecai during Haman’s plot.
Hegai
Royal official who showed favor to Esther and prepared her to meet King Ahasuerus
A royal eunuch and custodian of the harem under King Ahasuerus of Persia who oversaw the preparation of women, including Esther, for the king.
Jair, Father of Mordecai
father of Mordecai and ancestor of Queen Esther in the Book of Esther
A Benjamite descendant of Kish living in the Persian citadel of Susa, known for being the father of Mordecai and an ancestor of Queen Esther.
Kish, Great-grandfather of Mordecai
Benjamite ancestor of Mordecai listed in the genealogy of Esther
A Benjamite man whose lineage in the Persian diaspora led to the prominent Jewish official Mordecai.
Marsena
Prince of Persia and one of the seven advisors to King Ahasuerus
One of the seven high-ranking princes of Persia and Media who served as a personal advisor to King Ahasuerus during the post-exilic period.
Mehuman
Eunuch of King Ahasuerus who was commanded to bring Queen Vashti to the royal banquet
One of the seven eunuchs who served King Ahasuerus in the royal palace at Susa during the Persian period.
Memucan
Prince of Persia whose counsel led to the deposition of Queen Vashti
One of the seven noble princes of Persia and Media who served as a high-ranking advisor to King Xerxes during the post-exilic period.
Meres
Prince of Persia who served as one of the seven advisors to King Ahasuerus
Meres was one of the seven high-ranking princes of Persia and Media who served as a personal advisor to King Ahasuerus during the post-exilic period.
Mordecai, Cousin of Queen Esther
Jewish statesman who saved King Xerxes and rescued the Jews from Haman's plot
A Jewish official in the Persian citadel of Susa who saved King Xerxes from assassination and orchestrated the deliverance of the Jewish people from Haman’s genocidal plot.
Parmashta
Son of Haman who was killed and hanged during the Jewish defense in Susa
Parmashta was one of the ten sons of Haman the Agagite, executed during the events of Purim in Susa.
Parshandatha
Eldest son of Haman who was executed in Susa
The eldest son of Haman the Agagite, executed along with his brothers during the Jewish defense in Susa during the reign of King Ahasuerus.
Poratha
son of Haman who was killed and hanged during the Jewish defense in Susa
Poratha was one of the ten sons of Haman the Agagite, executed during the events of the Jewish defense against their enemies in the Persian capital of Susa.
Shaashgaz
Persian eunuch who had charge over the second harem in the Book of Esther
Shaashgaz was a high-ranking Persian official and eunuch who served in the court of King Ahasuerus as the keeper of the royal concubines.
Shethar
Prince of Persia who was one of the seven advisors to King Ahasuerus
One of the seven high-ranking princes of Persia and Media who served as a personal advisor to King Ahasuerus during the post-exilic period.
Shimei, Great-grandfather of Mordecai
Grandfather of Mordecai and son of Kish mentioned in the Book of Esther
A Benjamite ancestor of Mordecai whose lineage connects the exilic Jewish community to the house of Kish.
Tarshish, Prince of Persia
Prince of Persia who served as one of the seven high advisors to King Ahasuerus
One of the seven high-ranking princes of Persia and Media who served as the closest advisors to King Ahasuerus during the post-exilic period.
Teresh
Palace official who conspired to assassinate King Xerxes
One of two eunuchs who served as royal gatekeepers for King Xerxes and conspired to assassinate the monarch before being thwarted by Mordecai.
Vaizatha
Son of Haman who was executed and hanged during the events of Purim
Vaizatha was the youngest son of Haman the Agagite, executed alongside his brothers during the Jewish defense in Susa following the failure of Haman's genocidal plot.
Vashti
Queen of Persia who was deposed for refusing to obey King Ahasuerus
The first queen of King Ahasuerus who was deposed after refusing to appear before the king and his guests during a royal banquet in Susa.
Zeresh
Wife of Haman who advised building the gallows for Mordecai
The wife of Haman the Agagite who advised the construction of a gallows for Mordecai and later prophesied her husband's downfall.
Zethar
Eunuch of King Ahasuerus who was commanded to summon Queen Vashti
Zethar was one of the seven eunuchs who served King Ahasuerus of Persia during the post-exilic period of the Jewish return.