Bible Dictionary
Confectionaries
Confectionaries were makers of perfumes and compounded spices. They are mentioned among the officials whom Israel’s king could require for royal service (1 Samuel 8:13).
Definition
Confectionaries were perfumers or makers of confections. They compounded spices and perfumes for use in royal or other appointed service.
Biblical Usage
The term occurs in the account of the officials whom Israel’s king could require for service. It identifies those responsible for making compounded perfumes and spices.
Historical Background
Their work involved compounding spices and perfumes.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Only in 1 Sam. 8:13, those who make confections, i.e., perfumers, who compound species and perfumes.