Ashpenaz

Ashpenaz was a high-ranking official in ancient Persia, serving under King Nebuchadnezzar. His primary responsibility was to oversee the training and management of young captives from Israel, including selecting suitable candidates for the king’s service, particularly those with potential for leadership or specialized skills. In the biblical context, Ashpenaz is notably mentioned as the official who entrusted Daniel and his friends with education in the king’s palace, indicating his role involved both administrative authority and oversight of the care and development of the young men in the royal court.