Easton's Bible Dictionary: M. G. Easton, M.A., D.D.
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 (
2 Ki. 18:17). Nehemiah filled this office to the king of Persia (
Neh. 1:11). We read also of Solomon's cup-bearers (
1 Ki. 10:5; 2 Chr. 9:4).