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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Bigthan</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/b/bigthan.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/esther/2-21.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/b/bigthan.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Bigthan</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/b/bigtha.htm" title="Bigtha">◄</a> Bigthan <a href="/topical/b/bigthan_and_teresh.htm" title="Bigthan and Teresh">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#hit" title="Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary">Hitchcock's</a> • <a href="#amt" title="American Tract Society Bible Dictionary">ATS</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#eas" title="Easton's Bible Dictionary">Easton's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Introduction:</b> <br>Bigthan, also referred to as Bigthana in some translations, is a minor yet significant figure in the biblical narrative found in the Book of Esther. His role, though brief, plays a crucial part in the unfolding of events that lead to the deliverance of the Jewish people during the Persian Empire.<br><br><b>Biblical Account:</b> <br>Bigthan is mentioned in the Book of Esther, specifically in <a href="/esther/2-21.htm">Esther 2:21-23</a>. He is identified as one of the king's eunuchs who served in the court of King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I). The Berean Standard Bible describes the incident involving Bigthan as follows:<br><br>"In those days, while Mordecai was sitting at the king’s gate, Bigthan and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs who guarded the entrance, became angry and conspired to assassinate King Ahasuerus. When Mordecai learned of the plot, he reported it to Queen Esther, who informed the king in Mordecai’s name. After the report had been investigated and verified, both men were hanged on the gallows. This event was recorded in the Book of the Chronicles in the presence of the king." (<a href="/esther/2-21.htm">Esther 2:21-23</a>)<br><br><b>Role and Significance:</b> <br>Bigthan's role, though limited to a few verses, is pivotal in the narrative of Esther. His conspiracy against King Ahasuerus, along with Teresh, sets the stage for Mordecai's rise in favor and the eventual salvation of the Jewish people. The exposure of the plot by Mordecai, and its subsequent recording in the royal chronicles, becomes a crucial turning point later in the account when King Ahasuerus seeks to honor Mordecai for his loyalty (<a href="/esther/6.htm">Esther 6:1-3</a>).<br><br><b>Historical and Cultural Context:</b> <br>The presence of eunuchs like Bigthan in the Persian court was a common practice. Eunuchs often held positions of influence and responsibility, serving as guards, advisors, or attendants to the king. Their loyalty was highly valued, but as seen in the case of Bigthan and Teresh, discontent could lead to treachery.<br><br><b>Theological Implications:</b> <br>From a theological perspective, the account of Bigthan underscores the providence of God in the affairs of His people. Despite the seemingly random and dangerous plots against the king, God orchestrates events to protect His chosen people. Mordecai's discovery of the plot and his subsequent actions demonstrate the importance of vigilance and faithfulness in the service of God and country.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b> <br>While Bigthan's conspiracy ultimately fails, his actions inadvertently contribute to the larger narrative of deliverance for the Jewish people. His account serves as a reminder of the hidden workings of divine providence and the importance of integrity and loyalty in the face of adversity.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Bigthan</span><p>in the press; giving meat<a name="amt" id="amt"></a><div class="vheading2">ATS Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Bigthan</span><p>A eunuch at the court of Ahasuerus, whose conspiracy against that king was frustrated by the vigilance of Mordecai, <a href="/esther/2-21.htm">Esther 2:21</a>. </p><a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>One of the eunuchs who "kept the door" in the court of Ahasuerus. With Teresh he conspired against the king's life. Mordecai detected the conspiracy, and the culprits were hanged (<a href="/esther/2-21.htm">Esther 2:21</a>-23; <a href="/esther/6-1.htm">6:1</a>-3). <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">BIGTHAN; BIGTHANA</span><p>big'-than big-tha'-na (bighethan, bighethana'; Septuagint omits name): One of the two chamberlains or eunuchs of Xerxes on ("Ahasuerus") who conspired against the king's life, the conspiracy being detected by Mordecai and the culprits hanged (<a href="/esther/2-21.htm">Esther 2:21</a>). Possibly these men had been partially superseded by the degradation of Vashti and were thus prompted to take revenge Xerxes.<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/904.htm"><span class="l">904. <b>Bigthan</b> -- a eunuch of Ahasuerus</span></a><br><b>Bigthan</b> or Bigthana. 903, 904. <b>Bigthan</b> or Bigthana. 905 . a eunuch<br> of Ahasuerus. Transliteration: <b>Bigthan</b> or Bigthana Phonetic <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/904.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/lightfoot/from_the_talmud_and_hebraica/chapter_36_synagogues_in_the.htm"><span class="l">Synagogues in the City; and Schools.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Consider well, what "The language of Tursi," means in that legend. "<b>Bigthan</b> and<br> Teresh (perhaps) were two Tarsians": or, if you will, 'two artificers': "and <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../lightfoot/from the talmud and hebraica/chapter 36 synagogues in the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/josephus/the_antiquities_of_the_jews/chapter_6_concerning_esther_and.htm"><span class="l">Concerning Esther and Mordecai and Haman; and How in the Reign of <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> 4. Some time after this [two eunuchs], <b>Bigthan</b> and Teresh, plotted against the king;<br> and Barnabazus, the servant of one of the eunuchs, being by birth a Jew <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 6 concerning esther and.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/b/bigthan.htm"><span class="l"><b>Bigthan</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 3). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>BIGTHAN</b>; BIGTHANA. big'-than <b>...</b> Xerxes.<br> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Bigthan</b> (1 Occurrence). Esther 2 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bigthan.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bigthana.htm"><span class="l">Bigthana (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia <b>BIGTHAN</b>; BIGTHANA. big'-than big-tha'-<br> na (bighethan, bighethana'; Septuagint omits name): One of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bigthana.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/x/xerxes.htm"><span class="l">Xerxes (24 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Esther 2:21 In those days, while Mordecai was sitting in the king's gate, two of<br> the king's eunuchs, <b>Bigthan</b> and Teresh, who were doorkeepers, were angry, and <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/x/xerxes.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/tharra.htm"><span class="l">Tharra</span></a><br><b>...</b> thar'-a (Tharra): One of the two eunuchs, "keepers of the court," who with his<br> companion Gabatha (<b>Bigthan</b>) formed a conspiracy against King Artaxerxes which <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tharra.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/teresh.htm"><span class="l">Teresh (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Esther 2:21 In those days, while Mordecai was sitting in the king's gate, two of<br> the king's eunuchs, <b>Bigthan</b> and Teresh, who were doorkeepers, were angry, and <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/teresh.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/eunuchs.htm"><span class="l">Eunuchs (33 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Esther 2:21 In those days, while Mordecai was sitting in the king's gate, two of<br> the king's eunuchs, <b>Bigthan</b> and Teresh, who were doorkeepers, were angry, and <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/eunuchs.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/mor'decai.htm"><span class="l">Mor'decai (51 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Esther 2:21 in those days, while Mordecai sat in the king's gate, two of the king's<br> chamberlains, <b>Bigthan</b> and Teresh, of those that kept the door, were wroth <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/mor'decai.htm - 20k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bigtha.htm"><span class="l">Bigtha (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bigtha.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/threshold.htm"><span class="l">Threshold (28 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Esther 2:21 In those days, while Mordecai was sitting in the king's gate, two of<br> the king's chamberlains, <b>Bigthan</b> and Teresh, of those that kept the threshold <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/threshold.htm - 18k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/chamberlains.htm"><span class="l">Chamberlains (17 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Esther 2:21 In those days, while Mordecai sat in the king's gate, two of the king's<br> chamberlains, <b>Bigthan</b> and Teresh, of those which kept the door, were wroth <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/chamberlains.htm - 12k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible 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name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/bigthana.htm">Bigthana (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/x/xerxes.htm">Xerxes (24 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/tharra.htm">Tharra</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/teresh.htm">Teresh (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/eunuchs.htm">Eunuchs (33 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/mor'decai.htm">Mor'decai (51 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/bigtha.htm">Bigtha (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/threshold.htm">Threshold (28 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/chamberlains.htm">Chamberlains (17 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/ahasu-e'rus.htm">Ahasu-e'rus (30 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/assassinate.htm">Assassinate (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a 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