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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: Parshandatha</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/p/parshandatha.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/9-7.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/p/parshandatha.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> > Parshandatha</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/p/parricides.htm" title="Parricides">◄</a> Parshandatha <a href="/topical/p/par-shan-da'tha.htm" title="Par-shan-da'tha">►</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="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</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="#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>Parshandatha is a biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Esther, which is part of the Ketuvim, or Writings, in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament in the Christian canon. He is identified as one of the ten sons of Haman, the Agagite, who was a prominent antagonist in the narrative of Esther.<br><br><b>Biblical Context</b><br><br>The account of Parshandatha is set during the reign of King Ahasuerus (commonly identified with Xerxes I) of Persia. Haman, his father, held the position of vizier and was a powerful official in the Persian court. Haman is infamously known for his plot to annihilate the Jewish people throughout the Persian Empire, a plan that was ultimately thwarted by Queen Esther and her cousin Mordecai.<br><br><b>Scriptural Reference</b><br><br>Parshandatha is specifically mentioned in <a href="/esther/9-7.htm">Esther 9:7</a>. The verse lists him as the first of Haman's ten sons who were killed by the Jews in Susa, the capital of the Persian Empire, as part of the Jews' defense against their enemies. The Berean Standard Bible states:<br><br>"In the citadel of Susa, the Jews killed and destroyed five hundred men, including Parshandatha, Dalphon, Aspatha, Poratha, Adalia, Aridatha, Parmashta, Arisai, Aridai, and Vaizatha."<br><br><b>Historical and Theological Significance</b><br><br>The death of Parshandatha and his brothers is significant within the narrative of Esther as it marks the downfall of Haman's lineage and the deliverance of the Jewish people from their enemies. This event is commemorated in the Jewish festival of Purim, which celebrates the survival and victory of the Jews over their adversaries.<br><br>From a theological perspective, the account of Parshandatha and his family serves as a testament to God's providence and protection over His chosen people. It underscores the theme of divine justice, where the wicked plans of Haman and his household are overturned, leading to their ultimate demise.<br><br><b>Cultural and Literary Aspects</b><br><br>The account of Parshandatha and his brothers is often studied for its literary elements, including the dramatic reversal of fortune experienced by Haman's family. The Book of Esther is notable for its absence of direct mention of God, yet His presence and influence are inferred throughout the narrative, particularly in the deliverance of the Jewish people.<br><br>In Jewish tradition, the reading of the Megillah (the scroll of Esther) during Purim includes the recitation of the names of Haman's sons, including Parshandatha, in a single breath, symbolizing their swift and complete downfall.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>While Parshandatha himself is not a central figure in the broader biblical narrative, his role in the account of Esther highlights the themes of justice, divine intervention, and the reversal of evil schemes. His mention serves as a reminder of the historical and spiritual significance of the events celebrated during Purim.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Parshandatha</span><p>given by prayer<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Parshandatha</span><p>(<i>given by prayer</i>), the eldest of Haman's ten sons who were slain by the Jews in Shushan. (<a href="/esther/9-7.htm">Esther 9:7</a>) (B.C. 473.)<a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>An interpreter of the law, the eldest of Haman's sons, slain in Shushan (<a href="/esther/9-7.htm">Esther 9:7</a>). <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">PARSHANDATHA</span><p>par-shan-da'-tha, par-shan'-da-tha (parshandatha; Septuagint Pharsan, or Pharsanestan; perhaps from the Persian fratsna-data, "given by prayer"): One of the sons of Haman (<a href="/esther/9-7.htm">Esther 9:7</a>).<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/6577.htm"><span class="l">6577. <b>Parshandatha</b> -- a son of Haman</span></a><br><b>...</b> 6576, 6577. <b>Parshandatha</b>. 6578 . a son of Haman. Transliteration: <b>Parshandatha</b><br> Phonetic Spelling: (par-shan-daw-thaw') Short Definition: <b>Parshandatha</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6577.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/p/parshandatha.htm"><span class="l"><b>Parshandatha</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>PARSHANDATHA</b>. par-shan-da'-tha <b>...</b> 9:7).<br> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Parshandatha</b> (1 Occurrence). Esther 9 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/parshandatha.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/par-shan-da'tha.htm"><span class="l">Par-shan-da'tha (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>Par-shan-da'tha. <b>Parshandatha</b>, Par-shan-da'tha. Parsin . <b>...</b> Par-shan-da'tha (1<br> Occurrence). Esther 9:7 And <b>Parshandatha</b>, and Dalphon, and Aspatha, (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/par-shan-da'tha.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/dalphon.htm"><span class="l">Dalphon (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Dalphon (1 Occurrence). Esther 9:7 They killed <b>Parshandatha</b>,<br> Dalphon, Aspatha, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/dalphon.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/parricides.htm"><span class="l">Parricides (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/parricides.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/aspatha.htm"><span class="l">Aspatha (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Aspatha (1 Occurrence). Esther 9:7 They killed <b>Parshandatha</b>,<br> Dalphon, Aspatha, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/aspatha.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/aspa'tha.htm"><span class="l">Aspa'tha (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Aspa'tha (1 Occurrence). Esther 9:7 And <b>Parshandatha</b>,<br> and Dalphon, and Aspatha, (See RSV). Aspatha, Aspa'tha. 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