Overview
Hashbadana appears in the book of Esther as one of seven noble princes who served King Ahasuerus of Persia. These officials held special positions of trust and were granted intimate access to the king's presence. His name appears only once in Scripture, mentioned alongside the other princes during the king's reign.
Key Scriptures
"Now the king was attracted to Esther more than to any of the other women, and she won his favor and approval more than the virgins. So he set a royal crown on her head and made her queen instead of Vashti. And the king gave a great banquet, Esther's banquet, for all his nobles and officials" (Esther 2:17-18, NIV).
"These were the seven nobles of Persia and Media who had special access to the king and were highest in the kingdom: Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena and Memucan" (Esther 1:14, NIV)—though Hashbadana is listed in other passages among these officials.
Application
Hashbadana's example reminds us that influence and position in earthly kingdoms are temporary and ultimately subject to God's sovereign purposes.