me.mu.khan is the proper name of a prince who speaks before the king and whose advice is followed.

The term occurs as a proper name for a prince: he is listed among those before the king, speaks in the king's presence, and gives advice that the king follows.

1. Proper name of a prince and adviser · dominant

   All occurrences are tagged Noun · Proper. In Esther 1:14 the APB renders him among seven princes who saw the king's face and sat first in the kingdom; in Esther 1:16 he speaks before the king and princes, and in Esther 1:21 the king acts according to his word.

   Esther 1:14Esther 1:16Esther 1:21

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the name as “Memucan” in the list of princes, in the report of his speech, and in the statement that the king acted according to his word. These renderings identify the named person rather than isolate every contribution of the Hebrew form.