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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: Poratha</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/p/poratha.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> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><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/9-8.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/poratha.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> > Poratha</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/populous.htm" title="Populous">◄</a> Poratha <a href="/topical/p/pora'tha.htm" title="Pora'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="#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>Poratha is one of the ten sons of Haman, the Agagite, who is a prominent antagonist in the Book of Esther. Haman, a high-ranking official in the Persian Empire under King Ahasuerus (commonly identified as Xerxes I), is infamous for his plot to annihilate the Jewish people throughout the empire. The narrative of Haman and his sons is a critical component of the Jewish festival of Purim, which commemorates the deliverance of the Jews from this planned genocide.<br><br><b>Biblical Reference:</b><br>Poratha is specifically mentioned in the Book of Esther, chapter 9, verse 8. The Berean Standard Bible states: "Parshandatha, Dalphon, Aspatha, Poratha, Adalia, Aridatha, Parmashta, Arisai, Aridai, and Vaizatha." These names are listed as the sons of Haman who were killed by the Jews in Susa, the capital of the Persian Empire, as part of the retributive justice that followed the thwarting of Haman's plot.<br><br><b>Historical and Cultural Context:</b><br>The account of Poratha and his brothers occurs during a time when the Jewish people were living in exile under Persian rule. Haman's animosity towards the Jews, particularly Mordecai, a Jew who refused to bow to him, led to the casting of lots (purim) to determine the date for the execution of his genocidal plan. However, through the intervention of Queen Esther, who was herself Jewish, and her cousin Mordecai, the king was made aware of Haman's scheme. Consequently, Haman was executed, and the Jews were granted the right to defend themselves against their enemies.<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b><br>The death of Poratha and his brothers is seen as a fulfillment of divine justice. Haman, identified as an Agagite, is often associated with the Amalekites, a people who were long-standing enemies of Israel. The narrative underscores themes of providence, justice, and the reversal of fortunes, where the intended victims of Haman's plot become the victors. The execution of Haman's sons, including Poratha, is part of the broader theme of the triumph of God's people over their adversaries, a recurring motif in the Hebrew Scriptures.<br><br><b>Commemoration:</b><br>The events surrounding Poratha and his family are central to the celebration of Purim, a festival marked by joy, feasting, and the giving of gifts. The reading of the Megillah (the Book of Esther) during Purim includes the recitation of the names of Haman's sons, often in a single breath, symbolizing the swift downfall of those who sought to destroy the Jewish people.<br><br>Poratha's mention in the biblical text, though brief, contributes to the larger narrative of God's deliverance and the preservation of His covenant people against the forces of evil.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Poratha</span><p>fruitful<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Poratha</span><p>one of the ten sons of Haman slain by the Jews in Shushan the palace. (<a href="/esther/9-8.htm">Esther 9:8</a>)<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">PORATHA</span><p>po-ra'-tha, por'-a-tha (pora-tha'): One of the sons of Haman (<a href="/esther/9-8.htm">Esther 9:8</a>). The etymology is uncertain; perhaps from the Persian purdata, "given by fate."<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/6334.htm"><span class="l">6334. <b>Poratha</b> -- a son of Haman</span></a><br><b>...</b> 6333b, 6334. <b>Poratha</b>. 6335 . a son of Haman. Transliteration: <b>Poratha</b><br> Phonetic Spelling: (po-raw-thaw') Short Definition: <b>Poratha</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6334.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/p/poratha.htm"><span class="l"><b>Poratha</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia <b>PORATHA</b>. <b>...</b><b>Poratha</b> (1 Occurrence). Esther 9:8 <b>Poratha</b>,<br> Adalia, Aridatha, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/poratha.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/pora'tha.htm"><span class="l">Pora'tha (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>Pora'tha. <b>Poratha</b>, Pora'tha. Porch . Multi-Version Concordance Pora'tha (1<br> Occurrence). Esther 9:8 and <b>Poratha</b>, and Adalia, and Aridatha, (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/pora'tha.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/populous.htm"><span class="l">Populous (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/populous.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/arida'tha.htm"><span class="l">Arida'tha (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Arida'tha (1 Occurrence). Esther 9:8 and <b>Poratha</b>, and<br> Adalia, and Aridatha, (See RSV). Aridatha, Arida'tha. Arieh . Reference Bible <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/arida'tha.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/aridatha.htm"><span class="l">Aridatha (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Aridatha (1 Occurrence). Esther 9:8 <b>Poratha</b>, Adalia,<br> Aridatha, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/aridatha.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/ada'lia.htm"><span class="l">Ada'lia (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Ada'lia (1 Occurrence). Esther 9:8 and <b>Poratha</b>, and Adalia,<br> and Aridatha, (See RSV). Adalia, Ada'lia. Adam . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/ada'lia.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/adalia.htm"><span class="l">Adalia (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Adalia (1 Occurrence). Esther 9:8 <b>Poratha</b>, Adalia,<br> Aridatha, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/adalia.htm - 6k</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 Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Poratha (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/esther/9-8.htm">Esther 9:8</a></span><br /><span class="boldtext">Poratha</span>, Adalia, Aridatha,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/p/poratha.htm">Poratha</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/p/poratha--son_of_haman.htm">Poratha: Son of Haman</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/poratha.htm">Poratha (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/porch.htm">Porch (37 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/p/populous.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Populous"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Populous" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/p/pora'tha.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Pora'tha"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Pora'tha" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>