Ashpenaz

A man, in the time of Exile and Return · named in 1 verse

Ashpenaz was the chief official in Nebuchadnezzar's court, responsible for selecting and training young Israelite exiles (<ref="Dan.1.3">Dan.1.3</ref>).

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

The master of the eunuchs of Nebuchadnezzar (Dan. 1:3), the "Rabsaris" of the court. His position was similar to that of the Kislar-aga of the modern Turkish sultans.

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

First named at Daniel 1:3.

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Verses that name Ashpenaz

Daniel 1:3 Then the king ordered Ashpenaz, the chief of his court officials, to bring in some Israelites from the royal family and the nobility—