Ezekiel 1:8 - "Cyrus, king of Persia, brought these out in charge of Mithredath the treasurer, who counted them out to Sheshbazzar the prince of Judah."

Romans 16:23 - "Gaius, who is host to me and to the whole church, greets you. Erastus, the city treasurer, and our brother, Quartus, greet you."

The treasurer was an important officer in Oriental courts, probably having charge of the receipts and disbursements of the public treasury. This title was given to this officer of state and indicated that he was a man of great importance. He was frequently considered superior to all others, and this position was sometimes filled by the heir to the throne.

This is a logical step, if we consider the type of treasure for wh…