Lexical Summary Parshandatha: Parshandatha Original Word: פַרְשַׁנְדָּתָא Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Parshandatha Of Persian origin; Parshandatha, a son of Haman -- Parshandatha. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof foreign origin Definition a son of Haman NASB Translation Parshandatha (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַּרְשַׁנֵדָּתָא proper name, masculine a son of Haman Esther 9:7, Φαρσαν και Νερσανεσταν etc. Topical Lexicon Canonical Setting Parshandatha appears singularly in Esther 9:7, listed first among the ten sons of Haman who were slain when the Jews defended themselves in the citadel of Susa. Historical Context Haman the Agagite (Esther 3:1) was likely a descendant of Agag, king of the Amalekites (1 Samuel 15:8). The Amalekites were Israel’s persistent enemies (Exodus 17:8-16; Deuteronomy 25:17-19). The execution of Haman’s sons, including Parshandatha, represents the decisive end of an Amalekite threat within the Persian Empire. The events occur in 473 B.C. under King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I). Narrative Role Parshandatha’s placement at the head of the list (Esther 9:7-9) emphasizes the completeness of God’s deliverance: “...including Parshandatha, Dalphon, Aspatha...” (Esther 9:7). The text does not record individual actions of these sons, yet by participating in their father’s genocidal plot they embody corporate hostility toward God’s covenant people. Their death secures the Jews’ safety and paves the way for the inauguration of Purim (Esther 9:26-28). Theological Themes 1. Providence and Justice. The downfall of Parshandatha highlights the biblical principle that those who devise evil against God’s people fall by their own schemes (Psalm 7:14-16; Proverbs 26:27). Typological Foreshadowing The fate of Parshandatha and his brothers foreshadows the ultimate defeat of Satan and all who align themselves against Christ (Revelation 20:10-15). Just as Israel’s enemies were publicly judged, so Christ will openly triumph over principalities and powers (Colossians 2:15). Practical Application • Confidence in Divine Protection: Believers may trust that no scheme can thwart God’s covenant purposes (Romans 8:31-39). Related Scripture Esther 3:1-15; Esther 8:11-17; Esther 9:6-19 Exodus 17:8-16; Deuteronomy 25:17-19 Summary Parshandatha, though mentioned only once, stands as a witness to God’s unfailing faithfulness in protecting His people and judging persistent evil. His brief appearance in Scripture underscores a broader biblical narrative: divine justice prevails, covenant promises endure, and God’s redemption advances toward its consummation in Christ. Forms and Transliterations פַּרְשַׁנְדָּ֛תָא פרשנדתא par·šan·dā·ṯā paršandāṯā parshanDataLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Esther 9:7 HEB: וְאֵ֧ת ׀ פַּרְשַׁנְדָּ֛תָא וְאֵ֥ת ׀ דַּֽלְפ֖וֹן NAS: and Parshandatha, Dalphon, Aspatha, KJV: And Parshandatha, and Dalphon, INT: and Parshandatha Dalphon Aspatha 1 Occurrence |
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