Executioner
The post of executioner was one of high dignity. Potiphar was "captain of the executioners." Ge 37:36 see margin. That the "captain of the guard" himself occasionally performed the duty of an executioner appears from 1Ki 2:25,34
Bibliography Information Smith, William, Dr "Definition for 'Executioner' Smiths Bible Dictionary". bible-history.com - Smiths; 1901.