Bible Figure
Mehuman
human biblical figure
Mehuman was one of seven eunuchs or royal attendants commanded by King Ahasuerus to bring Queen Vashti before the guests at his banquet.
Biography
Esther 1 names Mehuman among the seven eunuchs serving Ahasuerus. On the seventh day of the royal feast, the king ordered them to bring Vashti wearing her royal crown so the assembled people could see her beauty. Vashti refused, setting in motion the events that eventually led to Esther becoming queen. Scripture gives no independent narrative about Mehuman.
Biblical Significance
Mehuman is a minor court figure whose role belongs to the opening sequence of Esther. His record helps reconstruct the personnel and protocol of the Persian royal setting.