'Errand' in the Bible

But when food was set before him, he said, “I will not eat until I have stated my business.” And Laban said, “Speak on.”

But Ehud himself turned back from the sculptured stones at Gilgal, [and he returned to Eglon] and said [to him], “I have a secret message for you, O king.” Eglon said “Keep silence.” And all who attended him left him.