ha.takh identifies the person Esther sends to Mordecai and through whom messages return to her.

The attested use identifies a named person in Esther's exchange with Mordecai: Esther summons and commissions him, he goes out to Mordecai, returns with Mordecai's words, and is sent again with a reply.

1. Named messenger between Esther and Mordecai · dominant

   Each occurrence is tagged Noun · Proper. In Esther 4:5 the APB renders Esther calling to Hathach and commanding him concerning Mordecai; in Esther 4:6 it renders Hathach going out to Mordecai. Esther 4:9 presents him reporting Mordecai's words to Esther, and Esther 4:10 presents Esther sending a reply through him.

   Esther 4:5Esther 4:6Esther 4:9Esther 4:10

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB consistently presents the proper name as “Hathach,” depicting him as called by Esther, sent to Mordecai, returning with a report, and carrying Esther's reply. These actions describe the verses' presentation rather than separate renderings of the term.