Taskmaster
Holman Bible Dictionary [1]
Exodus 1:11 Exodus 3:7 Exodus 5:6-14 2 Samuel 20:24 1 Kings 4:6 1 Kings 5:16 1 Kings 12:18 2 Chronicles 10:18
Webster's Dictionary [2]
(n.) One who imposes a task, or burdens another with labor; one whose duty is to assign tasks; an overseer.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia [3]
task´mas - ter . ( מס שׂר , sar maṣ , "chief of the burden" or "levy" ( Exodus 1:11 ); נגשׂ , nōghēs , "distress," "driver," "oppressor," "raiser of taxes," "taskmaster" ( Exodus 3:7; Exodus 5:6 , Exodus 5:10 , Exodus 5:13 , Exodus 5:14 )): Officials of this class seem to have been officially appointed by Pharaoh for the purpose of oppressing the Israelites and subduing their spirits, lest they seek complete independence or organize a rebellion against the government ( Exodus 1:11 ). The condition of the Israelites at this time became one of complete vassalage or slavery, probably owing to the fact that the Hyksos were driven out and a new dynasty was established, which knew nothing of Joseph and his people.
