The meaning of “חַרְבוֹנָא”

Understanding Charbôwnâʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H2726

Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

חַרְבוֹנָא

Phonetickhar-bo-naw'

TransliterationCharbôwnâʼ

Grammar Code

N:N-M-P

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

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

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references

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,”
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.”

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