The meaning of “חַרְבוֹנָא”
Understanding Charbôwnâʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or חַרְבוֹנָה Charbôwnâh (khar-bo-naw'); of Persian origin Harbona, Harbonah. - § Harbona or Harbonah = "ass-driver" - C...
חַרְבוֹנָא
or חַרְבוֹנָה Charbôwnâh (khar-bo-naw'); of Persian origin Harbona, Harbonah. - § Harbona or Harbonah = "ass-driver" - Charbona or Charbonah, a eunuch of Xerxes 1) the 3rd of the seven chamberlains or eunuchs who served Ahasuerus
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Esther 1:10 | “On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven chamberlains that served in the presence of Ahasuerus the king,” Word: חַרְבוֹנָא (Charbôwnâʼ) | |
| Esther 7:9 | “And Harbonah, one of the chamberlains, said before the king, Behold also, the gallows fifty cubits high, which Haman had made for Mordecai, who had spoken good for the king, standeth in the house of Haman. Then the king said, Hang him thereon.” Word: חַרְבוֹנָא (Charbôwnâʼ) |