Bible Dictionary
Hammedatha
The father of Haman, the Persian official who plotted against the Jews in the time of Esther. He is also called an Agagite.
Definition
Hammedatha was the father of Haman, the Persian official who opposed the Jews. His name is associated with the designation “the Agagite.”
Biblical Usage
Hammedatha is named in Esther as Haman’s father and is connected with the events surrounding Haman’s plot against the Jews.
Historical Background
The name is described as Persian in etymology and is given the meaning “given by the moon.”
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Father of Haman, designated usually “the Agagite” (Esther 3:1, 10; 8:5).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(double), father of the infamous Haman. (Esther 3:1,10; 8:5; 9:24)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ham-e-da'-tha (hammedhatha'): The father of Haman (Es 3:1). He is generally termed the "Agagite"; the name is of Persian etymology, signifying "given by the moon."</p>