Person Old Testament
Carshena
Also known as Carshena =ESV, KJV; Karshena =NIV
Carshena was one of the seven princes of Persia and Media who had access to King Ahasuerus' presence. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Esther 1:14.
Why it matters. Prince in King Ahasuerus' court
- Primary passages
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Carshena
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.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 1 verse across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.
Esther (1 verse)