2017-04-15 17:23:59 +00:00
# cupbearer #
2017-04-15 17:22:54 +00:00
2017-04-15 17:23:59 +00:00
## Definition: ##
2017-04-15 17:22:54 +00:00
2017-04-15 17:23:59 +00:00
In Old Testament times, a "cupbearer" was a king's servant who was given the task of bringing the king his cup of wine, usually tasting the wine first to make sure it had not been poisoned.
2017-04-15 17:22:54 +00:00
2017-04-15 17:23:59 +00:00
* The literal meaning of this term is "cup bringer" or "someone who brings the cup."
* A cupbearer was known for being very trustworthy and loyal to his king.
2017-04-15 17:22:54 +00:00
* Because of his trusted position, a cupbearer would often have influence in the decisions the ruler made.
2017-04-15 17:23:59 +00:00
* Nehemiah was the cupbearer for King Artaxerxes of Persia during the time when some of the Israelites were in captivity in Babylon.
2017-05-05 19:48:23 +00:00
(See also: [[../other/artaxerxes.md]], [[../other/babylon.md]], [[../other/captive.md]], [[../other/persia.md]], [[../other/pharaoh.md]])
2017-04-15 17:23:59 +00:00
## Bible References: ##
* [1 Kings 10:3-5 ](en/tn/1ki/help/10/03 )
* [Nehemiah 01:10-11 ](en/tn/neh/help/01/10 )
See in Reader
