Tarshish
Tarshish was one of the seven princes of Persia and Media who had access to King Ahasuerus's presence and held the highest positions in the kingdom.
The name Tarshish means “contemplation; examination”
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Summary
A prince of Persia living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Esther 1:14; only referred to as Tarshish (תַרְשִׁישׁ).
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Alternative names
- תַרְשִׁישׁTarshish
Mentions
- 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.