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Carshena
a lamb; sleeping
כַּרְשְׁנָא kar.she.na
Carshena (Hebrew: כַּרְשְׁנָא, kar.she.na) means “a lamb; sleeping”, by traditional interpretation. It appears once, at Esther 1:14. In 1992 it was given to 6 children in the United States. Use is long out of use. Appears in the same passages as Abagtha.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Carshena
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Second Temple
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
Using it today
Based on 1992 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 1992 | 6 | Long out of use |
| All-time total | 30 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 7 in 1990 | Its highest year on record |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Esther 1:14 |
| Cross-references | 12 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Admatha co-occurrence Appears with Admatha in Esther 1.
- Shethar co-occurrence Appears with Shethar in Esther 1.
- Marsena co-occurrence Appears with Marsena in Esther 1.
- Meres co-occurrence Appears with Meres in Esther 1.
- Tarshish co-occurrence Appears with Tarshish in Esther 1.
- Memucan co-occurrence Appears with Memucan in Esther 1.
- Abagtha co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Abagtha.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Est.1.14
§ Carshena = "illustrious"
one of the 7 princes of Persia and Media under king Ahasuerus
Carshena was one of the seven princes of Persia and Media who had access to King Ahasuerus' presence.
The biblical story
Carshena was one of the seven princes of Persia and Media who served in the court of King Ahasuerus, also known as Xerxes (Est.1.14). These princes were the closest advisors to the king and had the privilege of direct access to his presence. They were known for their knowledge of the law and their understanding of the times. When Queen Vashti refused to appear before the king during a royal feast, Ahasuerus consulted with his wise men, including Carshena, to determine the appropriate response according to the law (Est.1.15). The inclusion of Carshena among the named princes highlights his high status and influence within the Persian court during the events described in the book of Esther.
Key verses
Carshena appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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And the next unto him was Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, and Memucan, the seven princes of Persia and Media, which saw the king’s face, and which sat the first in the kingdom;)
Esther 1:14
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Esther (1)
- Esther 1:14