Dict: smith - CUPBEARER

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CUPBEARER - C>@ - an officer of high rank with Egyptian, Persian and Assyrian as well as Jewish monarchs. (Kings:10:5) It was his duty to fill the king’s cup and present it to him personally. kjv@Nehemiah:1:11) The chief cupbearer, or butler, to the king of Egypt was the means of raising Joseph to his high position. kjv@Genesis:40:1-21 kjv@Genesis:41:9)