Concise Bible Dictionary:
The same as “sheepfold,” in which the sheep were sheltered at night (1 Sam. 24:3; 2 Sam. 7:8; 1 Chron. 17:7).
Sheepfold
Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:
Transliteration:
probaton
Meaning:
probably neuter of a presumed derivative of 4260; something that walks forward (a quadruped), i.e. (specially), a sheep (literally or figuratively)