Bible Dictionary

Bigthan

The name Bigthan means “in the press; giving meat”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

One of the eunuchs who “kept the door” in the court of Ahasuerus. With Teresh he conspired against the king’s life. Mordecai detected the conspiracy, and the culprits were hanged (Esther 2:21-23; 6:1-3).