Carshena
Carshena was one of the seven princes of Persia and Media who had access to King Ahasuerus' presence.
The name Carshena means “a lamb; sleeping”
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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 Carshena (כַּרְשְׁנָא).
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Alternative names
- כַּרְשְׁנָאCarshena
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.