Abagtha

Abagtha was one of the seven eunuchs who served King Ahasuerus.

The name Abagtha means “father of the wine-press”

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Summary

A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Esther 1:10; only referred to as Abagtha (אֲבַגְתָא).

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Abagtha

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Mentions

  1. On the seventh day, when the king’s heart was merry with wine, he ordered the seven eunuchs who served him—Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carkas—