Bible Dictionaries
Minstrel
Holman Bible Dictionary
KJV term for musician (Matthew 9:23 ). Modern translations have flute players or musicians. These musicians were hired to assist in mourning the child's death. See Grief.
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Bibliography Information
Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Minstrel'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/hbd/m/minstrel.html. 1991.