Mehuman

Mehuman was one of the seven eunuchs who served King Ahasuerus.

The name Mehuman means “making an uproar; a multitude”

MaleExile and Return eraOld Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Esther 1:10; only referred to as Mehuman (מְהוּמָן).

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Mehuman

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Mentions

Includes 1 verse that refer to Mehuman without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.

  1. 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—
  2. Esther 1:11Referred to, not named
    …to bring Queen Vashti before him, wearing her royal crown, to display her beauty to the people and officials. For she was beautiful to behold.