Bible Dictionaries
Herdsman
Holman Bible Dictionary
One who cares for cattle in contrast to a shepherd who cares for sheep. Amos served as a herdsman before receiving his prophetic call (Amos 7:14 ). Herdsmen were sometimes included among high-ranking officials of ancient kings (1 Chronicles 27:29; 1 Chronicles 28:1; compare Genesis 46:34 ). Herdsmen were sometimes paid from the products of the herd (1 Corinthians 9:7 ).
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Bibliography Information
Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Herdsman'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/hbd/h/herdsman.html. 1991.