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task´mas-ter. (מס שׂר, sar masÌ£, “chief of the burden†or “levy†(); × ×’×©×‚, noÌ„gheÌ„s, “distress,†“driver,†“oppressor,†“raiser of taxes,†“taskmaster†(; , , , )): Officials of this class seem to have been officially appointed by Pharaoh for the purpose of oppressing the Israelites and subduing their spirits, lest they seek complete independence or organize a rebellion against the government (). The condition of the Israelites at this time became one of complete vassalage or slavery, probably owing to the fact that the Hyksos were driven out and a new dynasty was established, which knew nothing of Joseph and his people.