Emphasis Preaching Journal

Heralds in ancient Israel, as indeed down through the ages, were the ones who announced to the general population the decrees of the ruler and who carried important messages between rulers of various states.

As the office developed, the herald began to wear a surcoat that bore the coat of arms of his master. Heralds became experts in the field of coats of arms, so that today, in countries that still employ heralds (Great Britain, Scotland, Canada, among others) their task is precisely that: expert in coats of arms.