ward Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
ward in Easton's Bible Dictionary
a prison (Gen. 40:3, 4); a watch-station (Isa. 21:8); a guard (Neh. 13:30).
ward in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
WARD , a prison, or an apartment thereof. Gen 40:3; Acts 12:10. Also a garrison or military post, Neh 12:25, or a class or detachment of persons for any particular service. 1 Chr 9:23; 1 Chr 25:8; Neh 13:30. See Prison.