Post

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

(1.) A runner, or courier, for the rapid transmission of letters, etc. (2 Chr. 30:6; Esther 3:13, 15; 8:10, 14; Job 9:25; Jer. 51:31). Such messengers were used from very early times. Those employed by the Hebrew kings had a military character (1 Sam. 22:17; 2 Kings 10:25, “guard,” marg. “runners”). The modern system of postal communication was first established by Louis XI. of France in A.D. 1464. (2.) This word sometimes also is used for lintel or threshold (Isa. 6:4).

Scripture References

ISBE

post (ruts, "to run," ratsim, "runners"): The "runners" formed the royal guard ( 1Sa 22:17 ; 1Ki 14:27 ; 2Ki 11:4 , 13 ; see GUARD). From them were chosen the couriers who carried royal letters and dispatches throughout the kingdom ( 2Ch 30:6 , 10 ; Es 3:13 , 15 ; Jer 51:31 ). In the Persian service they were mounted on the swiftest horses ( Es 8:10 , 14 ; compare Xenophon, Cyrop. viii.6,17; Herodotus viii.98). They had the right to command the service of either men or animals in order to expedite their progress (compare Mt 5:41 ; Mr 15:21 , "compel," "impress"). Used in Job 9:25 and the King James Version The Wisdom of Solomon 5:9 (aggelia, the Revised Version (British and American) "message") of the swift passage of time. See also HOUSE, II, 1, (4), (7). M. O. Evans