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H630 · Hebrew · Old Testament
אָסְפַּתָא
Asphata
Proper noun, masculine
Asphatha (Son of Haman)

Definition

Asphatha is a Persian proper name, one of the ten sons of Haman the Agagite listed in Esther 9:7. The name likely derives from an Old Persian root related to a horse. His death alongside his brothers represented the complete defeat of the adversary who sought Israel's destruction.

Usage & Theological Significance

The listing of Haman's ten sons by name in Esther 9:7–9 is theologically significant: it echoes the complete elimination of the Amalekite threat that Saul had failed to accomplish (1 Samuel 15). Queen Esther and Mordecai completed what Saul left undone. Each named son represents the thoroughness of God's justice — nothing of the enemy's house was left to threaten God's people. The names also remind readers that behind historical events stand real individuals, and God's providence operates at the level of persons, not just nations.

Key Bible Verses

Esther 9:7 They also killed Parshandatha, Dalphon, Aspatha...
Esther 9:10 The ten sons of Haman son of Hammedatha, the enemy of the Jews. But they did not lay their hands on the plunder.
1 Samuel 15:3 Now go, attack the Amalekites and totally destroy all that belongs to them. Do not spare them.
Esther 3:1 After these events, King Ahasuerus honored Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, elevating him and giving him a seat of honor higher than that of all the other nobles.
Revelation 17:14 They will wage war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings.

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