# Balthasar — Ben Hur character guide

> Balthasar in Ben Hur by Lew Wallace.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Balthasar the Egyptian, The Egyptian, the good Balthasar

**First appearance:** 0001-ben-hur

## Who they are

An Egyptian wise man who followed the star to Jesus and becomes a spiritual guide.

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