Bible Dictionaries
Cup-Bearer
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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 (Genesis 40:1-21; 41:9 ). Rabshakeh (q.v.) was cup-bearer in the Assyrian court (2 Kings 18:17 ). Nehemiah filled this office to the king of Persia (Nehemiah 1:11 ). We read also of Solomon's cup-bearers (1 Kings 10:5; 2 Chronicles 9:4 ). Copyright Statement
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Cup-Bearer'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/c/cup-bearer.html. 1897.