Chief official in Nebuchadnezzar's court
Ashpenaz
Named in 1 verse of Daniel, first in Daniel 1:3.
אַשְׁפְּנַזAshpenaz
About Ashpenaz Written by AI
Ashpenaz was a high-ranking official in the court of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. He held the position of chief of the eunuchs, which placed him in charge of the king's household servants. After Nebuchadnezzar's conquest of Jerusalem, Ashpenaz was tasked with selecting young Israelite men of noble and royal birth to be trained in the language and literature of the Babylonians. Among those chosen were Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, who were given Babylonian names. Ashpenaz was responsible for overseeing their education and ensuring their well-being during their time in the king's service.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
The master of the eunuchs of Nebuchadnezzar (Dan. 1:3), the “Rabsaris” of the court. His position was similar to that of the Kislar-aga of the modern Turkish sultans.
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- Daniel 1:3
Then the king ordered Ashpenaz, the chief of his court officials, to bring in some Israelites from the royal family and the nobility—
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