The wife of King Ahauserus' official Haman during the time of Queen Esther.
About Zeresh
The wife of Haman the Agagite. She told him to build the gallows (a tall wooden structure) for hanging Mordecai (Esther 5:10, 14).
Family Relationships
- Partner
- Haman
Key References
Nevertheless, Haman restrained himself and went home. And calling for his friends and his wife Zeresh,
His wife Zeresh and all his friends told him, “Have them build a gallows fifty cubits high, and ask the king in the morning to have Mordecai hanged on it. Then go to the banquet with the king and enjoy yourself.” The advice pleased Haman, and he had the gallows constructed.
Haman told his wife Zeresh and all his friends everything that had happened. His advisers and his wife Zeresh said to him, “Since Mordecai, before whom your downfall has begun, is Jewish, you will not prevail against him—for surely you will fall before him.”
All Scripture References (3)
Esther (3)
Nevertheless, Haman restrained himself and went home. And calling for his friends and his wife Zeresh,
His wife Zeresh and all his friends told him, “Have them build a gallows fifty cubits high, and ask the king in the morning to have Mordecai hanged on it. Then go to the banquet with the king and enjoy yourself.” The advice pleased Haman, and he had the gallows constructed.
Haman told his wife Zeresh and all his friends everything that had happened. His advisers and his wife Zeresh said to him, “Since Mordecai, before whom your downfall has begun, is Jewish, you will not prevail against him—for surely you will fall before him.”