Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) A special business entrusted to a messenger; something to be told or done by one sent somewhere for the purpose; often, a verbal message; a commission; as, the servant was sent on an errand; to do an errand. Also, one's purpose in going anywhere.

Multi-Version Concordance Errand (4 Occurrences) Matthew 28:11 While they went on this errand, some of the guards came into the city and reported to the High Priests every detail of what had happened. (WEY) Genesis 24:33 And there was set meat before him to eat: but he said, I will not eat, until I have told mine errand. And he said, Speak on. (KJV JPS ASV WBS RSV) Judges 3:19 But he himself turned back from the quarries that were by Gilgal, and said, "I have a secret errand to you, king." The king said, "Keep silence!" All who stood by him went out from him. (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS) 2 Kings 9:5 And when he came, behold, the captains of the host were sitting; and he said, I have an errand to thee, O captain. And Jehu said, Unto which of all us? And he said, To thee, O captain. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV)