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Cup-bearer

Cup-bearer an officer of high rank with Egyptian, Persian, Assyrian, and Jewish monarchs. The cup-bearer of the king of Egypt is mentioned in connection with Joseph's history (Gen 40:1-21; 41:9). Rabshakeh (q....

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Cup-bearer an officer of high rank with Egyptian, Persian, Assyrian, and Jewish monarchs. The cup-bearer of the king of Egypt is mentioned in connection with Joseph's history (Gen 40:1-21; 41:9). Rabshakeh (q.v.) was cup-bearer in the Assyrian court (2Kings 18:17). Nehemiah filled this office to the king of Persia (Neh 1:11). We read also of Solomon's cup-bearers (1Kings 10:5; 2Chr 9:4).

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