Harbona
Harbona was one of the seven eunuchs who served King Ahasuerus, as mentioned in the book of Esther.
From Easton's Bible Dictionary
(a Persian word meaning "ass-driver"), one of the seven eunuchs or chamberlains of king Ahasuerus (Esther 1:10; 7:9).
Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.
First named at Esther 1:10.
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Verses that name Harbona
- Esther 1:10 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—
- Esther 7:9 Then Harbonah, one of the eunuchs attending the king, said: “There is a gallows fifty cubits high at Haman’s house. He had it built for Mordecai, who gave the report that saved the king.” “Hang him on it!” declared the king.