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Zeresh

Mentioned in 452 BC traditional (Jones)

Star of Venus, the wife of Haman, whom she instigated to prepare a gallows for Mordecai (Esther 5:10).

From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

Partner
Haman
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3 verses

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Family

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Mentions

3 tagged verses in 1 book. Select a book to read its verses.

  1. Esther3

The name in each translation

TextOccurrences of each name
BSBZeresh 4
KJVZeresh 4
ASVZeresh 4

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Esther3 verses
  1. 5:10

    Nevertheless, Haman restrained himself and went home. And calling for his friends and his wife Zeresh,

  2. 5:14

    His wife Zeresh and all his friends told him, “Have them build a gallows fifty cubits high, and ask the king in the morning to have Mordecai hanged on it. Then go to the banquet with the king and enjoy yourself.” The advice pleased Haman, and he had the gallows constructed.

  3. 6:13

    Haman told his wife Zeresh and all his friends everything that had happened. His advisers and his wife Zeresh said to him, “Since Mordecai, before whom your downfall has begun, is Jewish, you will not prevail against him—for surely you will fall before him.”

Easton’s Bible Dictionary

The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.

Star of Venus, the wife of Haman, whom she instigated to prepare a gallows for Mordecai (Esther 5:10).