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Admatha

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Admatha was one of the seven princes of Persia and Media who saw the king’s face and held high office.

Definition

Admatha was one of the seven princes of Persia and Media who saw the king’s face and held the first places in the kingdom.

Biblical Usage

He is named in Esther 1:14 among the counselors of the Persian king.

Historical Background

The Septuagint gives only three names in this list of princes.

Scripture References

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(given by the highest), one of the seven princes of Persia. (Esther 1:14)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ad'-ma-tha, ad-ma'-tha ('adhmatha'): One of "the seven princes of Persia and Media, who saw the king's face, and sat first in the kingdom" (Es 1:14); compare 2Ki 25:19; Ezr 7:14. The Septuagint gives only three names.</p>
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