Heb. hartumim, ( Daniel 1:20 ) were sacred scribes who acted as interpreters of omens, or "revealers of secret things."
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.
Bibliography InformationEaston, Matthew George. "Entry for Magicians". "Easton's Bible Dictionary". .