Mithredath

Mithredath, the treasurer of King Cyrus of Persia, was responsible for overseeing the return of the temple articles to Sheshbazzar, the prince of Judah.

The name Mithredath means “breaking the law”

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Summary

A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezra 1:8; only referred to as Mithredath (מִתְרְדָת).

Glossary entries

Mithredath

Alternative names

מִתְרְדָתMithredath

Mentions

Ezra 1:8
Cyrus king of Persia had them brought out by the hand of Mithredath the treasurer, who counted them out to Sheshbazzar the prince of Judah.