Bible Dictionary

Shetharboznai

Government & Society • Old Testament

Shetharboznai was a Persian officer of rank who opposed or investigated the rebuilding of the temple under Darius.

Definition

Shetharboznai was a Persian officer of rank during the reign of Darius Hystaspes.

He appears in the account of the investigation and opposition concerning the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem.

The name is interpreted as “star of splendour” and is associated with a Persian official title.

Ezra 5:3 Ezra 5:6 Ezra 6:6 Ezra 6:13

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(Pers. star of splendor), a Persian officer of rank in the reign of Darius Hystaspes. (Ezra 5:3,6; 6:6,13) (B.C. 320.)