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Amadatha

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Amadatha is a variant form of Hammedatha, the name associated with Haman in the Greek additions to Esther.

Definition

Amadatha is a variant form of Hammedatha, the name associated with Haman in the Greek additions to Esther.

Biblical Usage

The form occurs in the Greek additions to Esther, where it refers to the figure otherwise known as Haman.

Historical Background

The supplied material gives Amadatha and Amad’athus as variant forms connected with Hammedatha.

Scripture References

Related Figures

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(Esther 16:10,17) and Amad’athus . (Esther 12:6) [Hammedatha]
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