326. Achashtari

Lexicon

Achashtari: Ahastari

Original Word: אֲחַשְׁתָּרִי
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: achashtariy
Pronunciation: a-khash-taw-REE
Phonetic Spelling: (akh-ash-taw-ree')
Definition: Ahastari
Meaning: courier

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Haakashtari

Probably of Persian derivation; an achastarite (i.e. Courier); the designation (rather than name) of an Israelite -- Haakashtari (includ. The article).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
probably of foreign origin
Definition
"belonging to the realm," an Isr.
NASB Translation
Haahashtari (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

אֲחַשְׁתָּרִי proper name, masculine but in form adjective, of a people (compare Be) ׳הָאֲח 1 Chronicles 4:6 (perhaps Persian = belonging to the realm, royal, see below)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from a foreign origin.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for this specific Hebrew term, as it is a unique role within the context of the Hebrew Bible and its historical setting. However, the concept of a messenger or courier can be related to Greek terms such as ἄγγελος (angelos), meaning "messenger," which is used in various contexts throughout the New Testament.

Usage: The term is used in the context of a royal messenger or courier, typically associated with the swift delivery of messages or decrees.

Context: The Hebrew term אֲחַשְׁתָּרִי (Achashtari) is understood to refer to a courier, a role of significant importance in ancient royal administrations. Couriers were responsible for the rapid and reliable transmission of messages across the kingdom, ensuring that the king's decrees and communications were delivered promptly and accurately. This role was crucial in maintaining the efficiency and order of the kingdom's operations, as well as in the execution of the king's will.

In the context of the Hebrew Bible, the term is associated with the Persian Empire, where a well-organized system of couriers was established to facilitate communication across the vast territories. The couriers were known for their speed and reliability, often using horses or other swift means of transportation to cover long distances in a short amount of time.

The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) does not specifically mention the term אֲחַשְׁתָּרִי, but the concept of couriers is evident in the historical and narrative texts that describe the administrative practices of ancient empires, particularly in the context of the Persian Empire's communication network.

Forms and Transliterations

הָאֲחַשְׁתָּרִ֑י האחשתרי hā’ăḥaštārî hā·’ă·ḥaš·tā·rî haachashtaRi

Englishman's Concordance

1 Chronicles 4:6
HEB: תֵּימְנִ֖י וְאֶת־ הָאֲחַשְׁתָּרִ֑י אֵ֖לֶּה בְּנֵ֥י
NAS: Temeni and Haahashtari. These
KJV: and Temeni, and Haahashtari. These [were] the sons
INT: Hepher Temeni and Haahashtari These were the sons

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 326
1 Occurrence

hā·’ă·ḥaš·tā·rî — 1 Occ.