Bible Dictionary
Aridatha
Aridatha was one of Haman’s sons who was killed during the Jewish victory described in Esther.
Definition
Aridatha was the sixth son of Haman. The name may be related to the Persian Hari-data, “given by Hari,” and the Septuagint gives the form Pharadatha.
Biblical Usage
Aridatha is listed among Haman’s sons in Esther 9:8, whose deaths are recorded in the account of the Jews’ deliverance.
Historical Background
The name is presented as possibly Persian in form, though the supplied material does not establish the explanation as certain.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
sixth son of Haman. (Esther 9:8)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ar-i-da'-tha, a-rid'-a-tha ('aridhatha'): A son of Haman (Es 9:8). It may be related to the Persian Hari-data, "given by Hari." The Septuagint reads Pharadatha.</p>