The post of executioner was one of high dignity. Potiphar was "captain of the executioners." (Genesis 37:36) see margin. That the "captain of the guard" himself occasionally performed the duty of an executioner appears from (1 Kings 2:25,34)
EXECUTIONER
Meaning of EXECUTIONER in English
Smith's Bible English dictionary. Английский библейский словарь Смита. 2012