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Mithredath

Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863)

(given by Mithra).

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

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

Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)

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 (Ezra 1:8).

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

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