Every Purim, in the Shoshanat Yaakov poem, we memorialize her wickedness by gleefully singing, “Cursed be Zeresh, wife of [Haman], who terrorized me.” Who Was Zeresh? Zeresh’s name appears twice in the Book of Esther, both times as an advisor to her husband.

The Berean Standard Bible recounts this moment: "Afterward, Mordecai returned to the king’s gate. But Haman rushed home, with his head covered in grief" (Esther 6:12). Counsel from His Wife and Friends: Upon reaching home, Haman seeks …

Jun 8, 2021 · To begin, let’s explore one key Bible lesson from HAMAN’S WIFE: ZERESH! Who Was Zeresh? Zeresh is only mentioned 3 times in the book of Esther and pretty much in the whole Bible. The first time we’re introduced to Zeresh is in Esther 5:10.

Apr 8, 2024 · Haman’s wife Zeresh and others encouraged Haman to set up a pole on which Mordecai would be impaled—a capital punishment practice in Ancient Persia. Puffed up with pride, Haman enjoyed this suggestion and asked the king to set one up.

Zeresh (Hebrew: זֶרֶשׁ) was the wife of Haman the Agagite who is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible in the Book of Esther. [1]

Zeresh was the wife of Haman, portrayed by the midrash as even more wicked than her husband. Of all of Haman's advisors, she was his best counsel. In one midrashic account, she was the one to advise Haman to kill the Jews as punishment for Mordecai’s refusal to bow to him.

Zeresh is a biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Esther, known primarily as the wife of Haman, the Agagite, who served as a high-ranking official in the Persian Empire under King Xerxes (Ahasuerus).

Apr 13, 2017 · Zeresh was the wife of Haman, a Jew hater who we are introduced to in the book of Esther. He was prime minister under King Ahasuerus (also called King Xerxes) and was one of Ahasuerus’ favorite officials. Ahasuerus often consulted him on matters concerning the governing of the kingdom of Persia.

In the case of Zeresh, the Targum labels her as a wicked women and she is married to a wicked man. The Targum further identifies her as the daughter of Tattenai, his actions based on his daughter' conduct would certainly indicate that he too was also a Rasha.

Jewish texts and source sheets about Zeresh from Torah, Talmud and other sources in Sefaria's library.