People of the Bible

Hatach

The name Hatach means “he that strikes.” Hatach is mentioned in 4 verses of the Bible, first in Esther 4:5.

Who was Hatach?

Verity, one of the eunuchs or chamberlains in the palace of Ahasuerus (Esther 4:5, 6, 9, 10).

Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.

Key verses about Hatach

  • Esther 4:5

    Then called Esther for Hatach, one of the king’s chamberlains, whom he had appointed to attend upon her, and gave him a commandment to Mordecai, to know what it was, and why it was.

  • Esther 4:6

    So Hatach went forth to Mordecai unto the street of the city, which was before the king’s gate.

  • Esther 4:9

    And Hatach came and told Esther the words of Mordecai.

  • Esther 4:10

    Again Esther spake unto Hatach, and gave him commandment unto Mordecai;