Thematic Bible: The cupbearer of artaxerxes, a very trusted position
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Nehemiah » Son of hachaliah » The cupbearer of artaxerxes, a very trusted position
Please, O Lord, listen attentively to the prayer of your servant and to the prayer of your servants who take pleasure in showing respect to your name. Grant your servant success today and show compassion to me in the presence of this man." Now I was cupbearer for the king.
Then in the month of Nisan, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was brought to me, I took the wine and gave it to the king. Previously I had not been depressed in the king's presence.