Bible Dictionary
Husbandman
A husbandman is a farmer or cultivator of the ground. Agriculture was an honored and widespread occupation among the people of Israel.
Definition
A husbandman is a farmer or cultivator of the ground. Agriculture was one of the earliest occupations and was regarded as honorable among the people of Israel.
Biblical Usage
Biblical references present husbandmen in connection with cultivating land and the ordinary agricultural life of the patriarchs and Israelites.
Historical Background
The supplied material states that nearly all Hebrews, except those engaged in religious services, were husbandmen.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
One whose business it is to cultivate the ground. It was one of the first occupations, and was esteemed most honourable (Gen. 9:20; 26:12, 14; 37:7, etc.). All the Hebrews, except those engaged in religious services, were husbandmen. (See AGRICULTURE.)