Lexicon
חַרְבוֹנָא
char.vo.na
H2726
N:N-M-P Hebrew

Harbona

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char.vo.na is a personal name borne by a eunuch in the king’s presence.

The term is used as a proper personal name: in Esther 1:10 it occurs in the king’s list of seven eunuchs, and in Esther 7:9 it identifies the eunuch who speaks before the king about Haman’s tree.

Senses in use

  1. Personal name of a royal eunuch · dominant

    Both forms are tagged Noun · Proper. In Esther 1:10 the form occurs among the seven eunuchs who served before King Ahasuerus; in Esther 7:9 the same named eunuch speaks before the king concerning the tree in Haman’s house. The APB renders the name “Harbona” in both verses.

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the term as “Harbona” in both Esther 1:10 and Esther 7:9. As a whole-verse translation, it confirms the named individual’s presence.

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