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Harbona; Harbonah

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What is the meaning of Harbona; Harbonah in the Bible?

Harbona was one of the seven eunuchs who attended King Ahasuerus and identified the gallows Haman had constructed for Mordecai, leading to Haman's execution.

SIGNIFICANCE

Harbona's testimony provides the crucial narrative link that exposes Haman's treachery and demonstrates the reversal of fortune central to the Book of Esther.

Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide

Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Harbona; Harbonah reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
  • Why did the biblical author mention Harbona; Harbonah in this passage?
  • What cultural or historical assumption does Harbona; Harbonah clarify?

Source Attribution

Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.

How to Cite This Entry

"Harbona; Harbonah." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/harbona-harbonah/
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