1 Kings 10:5 - "the food of his table, the seating of his officials, and the attendance of his servants, their clothing, his cupbearers, and his burnt offerings which he offered at the house of the Lord, there was no more spirit in her."

Nehemiah 1:11 - "... Now I was cupbearer to the king."

This is an officer of considerable responsibility, who attended Eastern monarchs. This office is of very great antiquity, being mentioned in connection with the Egyptians, the Persians, and the Jewish rulers.

The primary duty of the cupbearer was to taste the foods and wines that were to be served to the king as a pl…