Bible Dictionary
Vajezatha
Vajezatha was one of Haman’s ten sons. He was killed by the Jews in Shushan during the deliverance celebrated in the book of Esther.
Definition
Vajezatha was one of the ten sons of Haman.
Biblical Usage
He was killed by the Jews in Shushan during the deliverance recorded in Esther.
Historical Background
The supplied material dates the event to about 473 B.C. and gives variant senses for the name, including “purity” and “strong as the wind.”
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Purity; worthy of honour, one of Haman’s sons, whom the Jews slew in the palace of Shushan (Esther 9:9).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(strong as the wind), one of the ten sons of Haman whom the Jews slew in Shushan. (Esther 9:9) (B.C. 473.)