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Cupbearer
        an officer of high rank with Egyptian, Persian and Assyrian as well as Jewish monarchs. 1Ki 10:5 It was his duty to fill the king's cup and present it to him personally. Ne 1:11 The chief cupbearer, or butler, to the king of Egypt was the means of raising Joseph to his high position. Ge 40:1,21; 41:9


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Smith, William, Dr "Meaning and Definition for 'cupbearer' in Smiths Bible Dictionary".
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