Esther 1:10 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

Chamberlains, or eunuchs; which were much in use and in favour in the eastern courts, and particularly with the Persian emperors, as ancient histories inform us.

Esther 1:10

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 chamberlainsc that served in the presence of Ahasuerus the king,