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# cupbearer, cupbearers
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## Definition:
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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.
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* 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.
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* Because of his trusted position, a cupbearer would often have influence in the decisions the ruler made.
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* Nehemiah was the cupbearer for King Artaxerxes of Persia during the time when some of the Israelites were in captivity in Babylon.
(See also: [Artaxerxes](../names/artaxerxes.md), [Babylon](../names/babylon.md), [captive](../other/captive.md), [Persia](../names/persia.md), [Pharaoh](../names/pharaoh.md))
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## Bible References:
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* [1 Kings 10:3-5](rc://en/tn/help/1ki/10/03)
* [Nehemiah 01:11](rc://en/tn/help/neh/01/11)
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## Word Data:
* Strong's: H8248
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