Taskmaster
Taskmaster
taskmas-ter. ( , sar mas, chief of the burden or levy (Exo 1:11); , noghes, distress, driver, oppressor, raiser of taxes, taskmaster (Exo 3:7; Exo 5:6, Exo 5:10, Exo 5:13, Exo 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 (Exo 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.