Introduction:
Teresh is a minor yet significant figure in the biblical narrative, specifically within the Book of Esther. He is known for his role in a conspiracy against King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I), the Persian monarch who reigned during the time of Esther. The account of Teresh provides insight into the political intrigue and the providential protection of God's people during the Persian Empire.

Biblical Account:
Teresh is mentioned in the Book of Esther, which is set during the reign of King Ahasuerus. He is identified as one of the king's eunuchs who served as a doorkeeper. The narrative involving Teresh is found in Esther 2:21-23:

"In those days, while Mordecai was sitting at the king’s gate, Bigthan and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs who guarded the entrance, became angry and conspired to assassinate King Ahasuerus. When Mordecai learned of the plot, he reported it to Queen Esther, who informed the king in Mordecai’s name. After the report had been investigated and verified, both men were hanged on the gallows. This incident was recorded in the book of the chronicles in the presence of the king." (Esther 2:21-23)

Role and Significance:
Teresh, along with Bigthan, is depicted as a conspirator against the king. Their plot to assassinate Ahasuerus highlights the potential instability and danger within the royal court. The narrative underscores the theme of divine providence, as Mordecai's discovery of the plot and subsequent reporting to Esther ultimately leads to the preservation of the king's life. This event sets the stage for Mordecai's later rise to prominence and the deliverance of the Jewish people from Haman's plot.

Theological Implications:
From a theological perspective, the account of Teresh serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and protection over His people. The thwarting of the assassination plot illustrates how God can use seemingly ordinary events and individuals to accomplish His purposes. Mordecai's role in uncovering the conspiracy is a testament to his faithfulness and integrity, qualities that are rewarded later in the narrative.

Historical Context:
The historical context of Teresh's account is the Persian Empire during the 5th century BC. The Persian court was known for its complex bureaucracy and the presence of eunuchs who held various positions of influence. The plot by Teresh and Bigthan reflects the political tensions and power struggles that were common in ancient royal courts.

Conclusion:
While Teresh is a minor character in the biblical text, his involvement in the conspiracy against King Ahasuerus is a pivotal moment in the Book of Esther. His actions inadvertently contribute to the unfolding of God's plan for the Jewish people, demonstrating the intricate ways in which divine providence operates within human history.Teresh

(strictness), one of the two eunuchs whose plot to assassinate Ahasuerus was discovered by Mordecai. (Esther 2:21; 6:2) He was hanged. (B.C. 479.)

Severe, a eunuch or chamberlain in the palace of Ahasuerus, who conspired with another to murder him. The plot was detected by Mordecai, and the conspirators were put to death (Esther 2:21; 6:2). TERESH

te'-resh (teresh (Esther 2:21; Esther 6:2); Codex Vaticanus, Codex Alexandrinus, and Codex Sinaiticus omit it; but Codex Sinaiticus' margin has Tharas and Tharras): A chamberlain of King Ahasuerus. Oppert compares the name with Tiri-dates, the name of the governor of Persepolis in the time of Alexander. Another explanation identifies it with the Persian word turs "firm"; Scheft links it with the Persian tarsha, "desire."

8657. Teresh -- a eunuch of Ahasuerus
... 8656, 8657. Teresh. 8658 . a eunuch of Ahasuerus. Transliteration: Teresh
Phonetic Spelling: (teh'-resh) Short Definition: Teresh. ...
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Synagogues in the City; and Schools.
... Consider well, what "The language of Tursi," means in that legend. "Bigthan and
Teresh (perhaps) were two Tarsians": or, if you will, 'two artificers': "and ...
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Concerning Esther and Mordecai and Haman; and How in the Reign of ...
... 4. Some time after this [two eunuchs], Bigthan and Teresh, plotted against the king;
and Barnabazus, the servant of one of the eunuchs, being by birth a Jew ...
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Teresh (2 Occurrences)
... 2). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. TERESH. te'-resh (teresh... tarsha, "desire.".
Multi-Version Concordance Teresh (2 Occurrences). Esther 2 ...
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Eunuchs (33 Occurrences)
... Esther 2:21 In those days, while Mordecai was sitting in the king's gate, two of
the king's eunuchs, Bigthan and Teresh, who were doorkeepers, were angry, and ...
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Bigthan (1 Occurrence)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary One of the eunuchs who "kept the door" in the court
of Ahasuerus. With Teresh he conspired against the king's life. ...
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Bigthana (2 Occurrences)
... Esther 2:21 in those days, while Mordecai sat in the king's gate, two of the king's
chamberlains, Bigthan and Teresh, of those that kept the door, were wroth ...
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Chamberlains (17 Occurrences)
... Esther 2:21 In those days, while Mordecai sat in the king's gate, two of the king's
chamberlains, Bigthan and Teresh, of those which kept the door, were wroth ...
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Assassinate (3 Occurrences)
... Esther 2:21 In those days, while Mordecai was sitting in the king's gate, two of
the king's eunuchs, Bigthan and Teresh, who were doorkeepers, were angry, and ...
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Threshold (28 Occurrences)
... Esther 2:21 In those days, while Mordecai was sitting in the king's gate, two of
the king's chamberlains, Bigthan and Teresh, of those that kept the threshold ...
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Ahasu-e'rus (30 Occurrences)
... Esther 2:21 in those days, while Mordecai sat in the king's gate, two of the king's
chamberlains, Bigthan and Teresh, of those that kept the door, were wroth ...
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Xerxes (24 Occurrences)
... Esther 2:21 In those days, while Mordecai was sitting in the king's gate, two of
the king's eunuchs, Bigthan and Teresh, who were doorkeepers, were angry, and ...
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Guarded (27 Occurrences)
... Esther 2:21 In those days, while Mordecai was sitting in the king's gate, two of
the king's eunuchs, Bigthan and Teresh, who were doorkeepers, were angry, and ...
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