abagtha Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
abagtha in Easton's Bible Dictionary
one of the seven eunuchs in Ahasuerus's court (Esther 1:10; 2:21).
abagtha in Smith's Bible Dictionary
(God-given), one of the seven eunuchs in the Persian court of Ahasuerus. #Es 1:10|
abagtha in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
ABAG'THA (derivation doubtful; probably God-given), one of the seven chamberlains of the court of Ahasuerus. Esth 1:10.
abagtha in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
One of the seven eunuchs in Ahasuerus' court; akin to the name Bigthan (Esther 1:10; Esther 2:21). Sanskrit, Bagadata, "given by fortune," baga, or the sun. Sun worship prevailed early in Persia.