A class of emasculated men attached to the courts of eastern rulers. They were employed to watch over the harems, and also were often given positions as trusted officials. Eunuchs are mentioned in 2 Kgs. 20: 18; Isa. 39: 7; Isa. 56: 4; Jer. 38: 7-13; Jer. 41: 16; Matt. 19: 12; Acts 8: 27-38.