Harbona
Harbona was one of the seven eunuchs who served King Ahasuerus, as mentioned in the book of Esther.
MaleExile and Return eraOld Testament1 book2 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Esther 1:10; only referred to as Harbona (חַרְבוֹנָא).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- חַרְבוֹנָאHarbona
Mentions
- On the seventh day, when the king’s heart was merry with wine, he ordered the seven eunuchs who served him—Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carkas—
- Then Harbonah, one of the eunuchs attending the king, said: “There is a gallows fifty cubits high at Haman’s house. He had it built for Mordecai, who gave the report that saved the king.” “Hang him on it!” declared the king.