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husband (Matthew 1:16, 20; Luke 2:5). A recently married man was exempt from going to war for “one year” (Deuteronomy 20:7; 24:5).
•HUSBANDMAN one whose business it is to cultivate the ground. It was one of the first occupations, and was esteemed most honourable (Genesis 9:20; 26:12, 14; 37:7, etc.). All the Hebrews, except those engaged in religious services, were husbandmen. (See AGRICULTURE.)