butler Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
butler in Easton's Bible Dictionary
properly a servant in charge of the wine (Gen. 40:1-13; 41:9). The Hebrew word, "mashkeh", thus translated is rendered also (plural) "cup-bearers" (1 Kings 10:5; 2 Chr. 9:4). Nehemiah (1:11) was cup-bearer to king Artaxerxes. It was a position of great responsibility and honour in royal households.
butler in Smith's Bible Dictionary
One of the officers of the king's household, #Ne 1:11| who had charge of the wine and poured it out for the king. The chief butler, as the title signifies, was in charge of the butlers. #Ge 40:1-13|
butler in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
BUT'LER , an honorable officer of the king's household, called ''cupbearer" Neh 1:11, it being his duty to fill and bear the cup or drinking-vessel to the king. The chief butler had the charge and oversight of the rest. Gen 40:1-13.