Bible Dictionary

Zeresh

People & Groups • Old Testament

The wife of Haman who encouraged him to prepare a gallows for Mordecai and later recognized the danger facing him.

Definition

Zeresh was the wife of Haman the Agagite.

Zeresh encouraged Haman to prepare a gallows for Mordecai. Later, when Haman’s danger became evident, she recognized that his downfall was beginning.

Her name is associated with the meaning “gold” and is described as Persian in origin.

Esther 5:10 Esther 5:14 Esther 6:13

Easton's Bible Dictionary

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

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(gold), the wife of Haman the Agagite. (Esther 5:10,14; 6:13) (B.C. 475.)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)

<p>ze'-resh (zeresh, "gold," from the Persian; Sosara): The wife of Haman (Es 5:10,14; 6:13), the vizier of Xerxes.</p>