herald Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
herald in Smith's Bible Dictionary
one who makes public proclamation. The only notice of this officer in the Old Testament occurs in #Da 3:4| The term "herald" might be substituted for "preacher" in #1Ti 2:7; 2Ti 1:11; 2Pe 2:5|
herald in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
HER'ALD , one who makes a public and formal announcement. The only reference in the A.V. to this officer is in Dan 3:4; but in the N.T. the familiarity of Paul with the Grecian games induced him to speak of the gospel-preachers as heralds; e.g. 1 Tim 2:7; 2 Tim 1:11. So Peter. 2 Pet 2:5. See Games.