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Hatach

Hatach was a eunuch servant in the Persian palace who served Queen Esther and became her trusted intermediary during the crisis threatening the Jewish people.

Overview

Hatach was a eunuch appointed by King Ahasuerus to attend to Queen Esther (Esther 4:5). He served as Esther's faithful messenger, carrying communications between the queen and her cousin Mordecai regarding the king's decree to destroy the Jews. Hatach's role demonstrates the providence of God in positioning believers in places of influence and access.

Key Scriptures

"Then Esther called for Hatach, one of the king's eunuchs who had been appointed to attend her" (Esther 4:5, ESV). "And Hatach went out to Mordecai in the square of the city in front of the king's gate" (Esther 4:6, ESV). "Hatach went and told Esther what Mordecai had said" (Esther 4:9, ESV). "And Esther spoke to Hatach and gave him a message for Mordecai" (Esther 4:10, ESV).

Application

We can trust God to provide faithful people and circumstances through which His purposes are accomplished, even when circumstances seem dire.

Scripture References 4
Esther 4:5 Esther 4:6 Esther 4:9 Esther 4:10
Full Topical Reference List 4 total — Nave's Topical Bible

A chamberlain in the court of Ahasuerus.

Esther 4:5 Esther 4:6 Esther 4:9 Esther 4:10
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