Biztha

Biztha [N]

(eunuch ), the second of the seven eunuchs of King Ahasuerus harem. ( Esther 1:10 ) (B.C. 483.)


[N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible

Bibliography Information

Smith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Biztha'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary". . 1901.

BIZTHA

biz'-tha (Septuagint Mazan; also Bazan and Bazea):

One of the seven eunuchs or chamberlains of King Ahasuerus (Xerxes). It is possible that the name is derived from the Persian besteh, "bound," hence, "eunuch" (Esther 1:10).


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Bibliography Information
Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'BIZTHA'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". 1915.