person who keeps the common herd or cattle of a town. He is appointed by the lord's court; HAZEL, an officer belonging to Benhadad king of Syria, caused that prince to be put to death, and reigned in his stead. He defeated Joram, Jehu, and Jehoahaz, kings of Israel; and, after his death, was succeeded by Benhadad his son, 852 B.C.