char.tom denotes a group consulted by rulers for dreams, wisdom, and extraordinary acts.

The term identifies a plural group associated with royal courts: they are summoned concerning dreams and matters of wisdom, are compared with others in the kingdom, and in Exodus are described as acting and later as unable to stand before Moses.

1. Courtly practitioners consulted by rulers · dominant

   The plural noun names a group summoned before a king concerning dreams in Daniel 2:2; in Genesis 41:8, the construct form identifies them as belonging to Egypt, and the APB renders the clause "he sent and called for all the magicians of Egypt." Daniel 1:20 places them alongside enchanters as a comparison group for wisdom and understanding, while Exodus 7:22 and Exodus 9:11 portray the group acting and then being unable to stand before Moses because of boils.

   Daniel 1:20Daniel 2:2Exodus 7:22Exodus 9:11Genesis 41:8Genesis 41:24

In the Anselm Project Bible: Across the verses, the APB commonly presents the group as "magicians," including "the magicians of Egypt" in Genesis 41:8 and Exodus 7:22. Its wording confirms the verse-level portrayal but does not isolate the term in every occurrence.