Mithredath
(Heb. Mithredath’, , from the Pers. given by Mithras, see Gesenius, Thesaur. Heb. page 832, and comp. the Gr. form of the name , Lat. Mithridates; Sept. and ), the name of two Persian officers after the exile.
1. The treasurer () of king Cyrus, commissioned by him to restore the sacred vessels of the Temple to Sheshbazzar, the Jewish chief (Ezr 1:8). B.C. 536.
2. One of the governors of Samaria, who wrote to king Artaxxerxes, or Smerdis, charging the Jews with rebellious designs in rebuilding Jerusalem (Ezr 4:7). B.C. 522.
Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Mithredath
given by Mithra, or dedicated to Mithra, i.e., the sun, the Hebrew form of the Greek name Mithridates. (1.) The “treasurer” of King Cyrus (Ezra 1:8).
(2.) Ezra 4:7, a Persian officer in Samaria.
Fuente: Easton’s Bible Dictionary
Mithredath
(“given by Mithra”) (the Iranian god associated with the sun).
1. Treasurer of Cyrus king of Persia; to Mithredath Cyrus gave the temple vessels for Sheshbazzar (Ezr 1:8).
2. A Persian officer in Samaria under Artaxerxes or Smerdis the Magian, who with others influenced him by letter to interrupt the building of the temple (Ezr 4:7).
Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary
Mithredath
MITHREDATH (Pers. = given by Mithra, or the sun).1. The Persian treasurer, whom Cyrus commanded to deliver to Sheshbazzar the sacred vessels (Ezr 1:8 = 1Es 2:11 Mithradates). 2. Apparently a Persian officer stationed in Samaria. Together with his colleagues he wrote to Artaxerxes (Longimanus) to hinder the re-building of the walls of Jerusalem (Ezr 4:7 = 1Es 2:16 Mithradates).
Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible
Mithredath
(See Ezr 4:7) His name seems to be derived from Thur, law, and is meant to convey an idea of one studying the law.
Fuente: The Poor Mans Concordance and Dictionary to the Sacred Scriptures
Mithredath
mithre-dath (, mithredhath; Persian = gift of Mithra or consecrated to Mithra):
(1) The Persian treasurer through whom Cyrus restored the sacred vessels to the returning Jewish exiles (Ezr 1:8).
(2) A Persian, perhaps an official, who was associated with Bishlam and Tabeel in corresponding with Artaxerxes concerning the restoration of Jerusalem (Ezr 4:7). In 1 Esdras 2:11, 16, the name is written MITHRADATES (which see).
Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Mithredath
[Mith’redath]
1. Treasurer of Cyrus king of Persia. Ezr 1:8.
2. Persian officer who opposed the rebuilding of the temple. Ezr 4:7.
Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary
Mithredath
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1. Treasurer of Cyrus
Ezr 1:8
2. A Persian officer who joined in writing an inimical letter to the Jews
Ezr 4:7
Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible
Mithredath
Mith’redath. (given by Mithra).
1. The treasurer of Cyrus, king of Persia, to whom the king gave the vessels, of the Temple. Ezr 1:8.
2. A Persian officer, stationed at Samaria. Ezr 4:7.