International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Biztha

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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Biztha


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biz´tha (Septuagint Μαζάν, Mazán; also Bazán and Bazeá): One of the seven eunuchs or chamberlains of King Ahasuerus (Xerxes). It is possible that the name is derived from the Persian besteh, “bound,” hence, “eunuch” ().