Definition: Squires are a type of knight or soldier in the Old Testament, specifically a young man who was chosen to serve as a squire, an officer in the Roman army, under the captain. A squire's duties were to be under the command of their commander and participate in the daily activities of the army. The term "squires" is derived from Latin and refers to any person who had not been given command but had the right to serve as a soldier or officer, often on behalf of their commanders.