1 Modern scholars treat these terms as titles rather than proper names, Tartan as commander - in - chief of the army, Rabsaris as head of the eunuchs, and Rabshakeh as chief cupbearer. (religion-online.org)
The king not only granted Nehemiah permission to leave his appointment as cupbearer for a set period of time so he could rebuild the wall, but he was also granted wood for the city gates and an army and cavalry to travel with (Nehemiah 1 - 2:9) (relevantmagazine.com)
The name, which is perhaps a proper name, means literally «chief cupbearer.» (religion-online.org)