The Hebrew word Karkaç, represented by H3752, is a name of Persian origin. It appears 1 time across 1 unique verse in the Bible. The name identifies Carcas, who is explicitly mentioned as a eunuch, or chamberlain, in the court of the Persian king Xerxes, known in the biblical text as Ahasuerus.
The single appearance of Karkaç H3752 is in the book of Esther. The context is a royal banquet hosted by King Ahasuerus H325. On the seventh H7637 day H3117 of the feast, when the king's H4428 heart H3820 was merry H2896 with wine H3196, he gave a command to seven H7651 specific chamberlains H5631 who served H8334 in his presence H6440. Carcas is named last in this list of seven trusted officials Esther 1:10.
Several related words help clarify the context surrounding Carcas:
- H5631 çârîyç (chamberlain): This word defines the official role of Carcas. It refers to a "eunuch; by implication, valet... and thus, a minister of state." These were high-ranking officials in the royal court Esther 1:10.
- H325 ʼĂchashvêrôwsh (Ahasuerus): This is the king whom Carcas served. The name is described as "the title (rather than name) of a Persian king," identified as Xerxes Esther 1:10.
- H2726 Charbôwnâʼ (Harbona): One of the six other chamberlains listed with Carcas. His reappearance later in the story highlights the influential position these chamberlains held within the king's court Esther 7:9.
- H8334 shârath (served): This verb describes the function of the chamberlains. Its definition, "to attend as a menial or worshipper," underscores their duty and constant service in the king's presence Esther 1:10.
The mention of Karkaç H3752 contributes to the narrative in several ways:
- Royal Structure: The listing of Carcas and his six colleagues by name emphasizes the detailed organization and established hierarchy of the Persian royal court under King Ahasuerus H325.
- A Pivotal Command: The command given to these seven H7651 chamberlains H5631 on the seventh H7637 day of the feast serves as the catalyst for the main conflict in the book of Esther.
- Trusted Officials: As chamberlains who served H8334 directly in the king's H4428 presence H6440, these men, including Carcas, were in a position of significant trust and had immediate access to the monarch.
In summary, Karkaç H3752 is the proper name of a minor but specific figure in the biblical narrative. His sole mention places him as one of seven chamberlains in the court of King Ahasuerus. While not a central character, his inclusion provides an authentic detail about the administrative inner workings of the Persian palace and marks him as a participant in a key moment that sets the entire story of Esther into motion.
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