Persian noble in King Ahasuerus's court
Shethar
Named in 1 verse of Esther, first in Esther 1:14.
שֵׁתָרShethar
The name means “putrefied; searching.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Shethar Written by AI
Shethar was one of the seven Persian nobles who served in the court of King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I) during the events described in the Book of Esther. In Esther 1:14, he is mentioned along with the other nobles—Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, and Memucan—as being closest to the king and holding the highest positions in the kingdom. These nobles had access to the king's presence and were consulted for their expertise in law and justice. When King Ahasuerus sought advice regarding Queen Vashti's refusal to appear before him, Shethar and the other nobles were called upon to provide counsel. Their advice led to the king's decree that Vashti be removed from her position and replaced, setting in motion the events that would lead to Esther becoming queen. Shethar's presence among the king's closest advisors indicates his high status and influence within the Persian court.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
A star, a prince at the court of Ahasuerus (Esther 1:14).
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
- Esther 1:14
His closest advisors were Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, and Memucan, the seven princes of Persia and Media who had personal access to the king and ranked highest in the kingdom.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.