All the Occupations of Biblical Times"" from beggar to king, accountant to writing materials producer. Among them: hairdressers and historians, laundresses and lawyers, physicians and philosophers; also such local pastimes as muleteer and mourner. ""In all societies, a man's occupation plays a central role in his life and influences other aspects of his life,"" the author notes, also points out that in Israel humble workers attained exalted positions. A Bible-ot for Occupation: Reader.