Bible Dictionary
CUSTODY
Custody means being held under supervision or placed in another’s charge. In Scripture it may refer to a person’s guardianship or to an appointed responsibility entrusted to someone.
Definition
Custody means being held under supervision or placed in another’s charge. The related idea of an appointed charge may refer to a responsibility or office entrusted to someone.
Biblical Usage
In Esther, custody describes a person being placed in another’s care. In Numbers, the related term refers to an appointed charge or office of responsibility.
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>kus'-to-di (yadh, pequddah): In Es 2:3,8 bis. 14, yadh, "the hand," is translated "Custody": pequddah, "numbering," "chanrge"; occurs in Nu 3:36 the Revised Version (British and American) "the appointed charge," margin, Hebrew "the office of the charge."</p>