Bible Dictionary
Tharra
Tharra is the form of the name Teresh found in the additions to Esther. He was one of the eunuchs who conspired against the king and was executed after Mordecai exposed the plot.
Definition
Tharra is the form of Teresh found in the additions to Esther. He was one of two eunuchs who conspired against the king and was hanged after the plot was discovered.
Biblical Usage
Tharra is connected with the account in the additions to Esther and corresponds to Teresh in Esther. Mordecai detected the conspiracy.
Historical Background
Tharra and his companion Gabatha, or Bigthan, were described as keepers of the court. Josephus calls Tharra Theodestes.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(Esther 12:1) a corrupt form of Teresh.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>thar'-a (Tharra): One of the two eunuchs, "keepers of the court," who with his companion Gabatha (Bigthan) formed a conspiracy against King Artaxerxes which was detected by Mordecai (Additions to Esther 12:1 = "Teresh" of Es 2:21; 6:2). Tharra and his companion were hanged. Josephus (BJ, II, vi, 4) calls him "Theodestes."</p>