Dictionaries :: Mithredath

Easton's Bible Dictionary

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 (Ezr 1:8).

(2.) Ezr 4:7, a Persian officer in Samaria.

Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary

Mithredath:

breaking the law

International Standard Bible Encyclopaedia

Mithredath:

mith'-re-dath (mithredhath; Persian equals "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).

Nave's Topical Bible

Mithredath: 1. Treasurer of Cyrus

Ezr 1:8

Mithredath: 2. A Persian Officer

Who joined in writing a letter which was deadly opposed to the Jews,

Ezr 4:7.

Smith's Bible Dictionary

Mithredath:

(given by Mithra).

(1.) The treasurer of Cyrus king of Persia, to whom the king gave the vessels of the temple (Ezra 1:8).

(2.) A Persian officer stationed at Samaria (Ezra 4:7).