Bible Dictionary
CUPBOARD
A cupboard was a kind of sideboard or display stand on which valuable gold and silver vessels were placed. It is mentioned in the account of Simon’s wealth and splendor.
Definition
A cupboard was a kind of sideboard or stand on which valuable vessels could be displayed. It was associated with the presentation of gold and silver vessels.
Biblical Usage
The term appears in the account of Simon’s displayed gold and silver vessels, which amazed the Syrian envoy Athenobius.
Historical Background
The cupboard is compared with the Roman abacus, said to have been introduced into Rome from Asia.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>kub'-erd (kulikion, 1 Macc 15:32): A kind of sideboard in or on which Simon's gold and silver vessels were displayed, and which, among other evidences of his glory, amazed the Syrian envoy Athenobius. Compare the Roman abacus, said to have been introduced into Rome from Asia.</p>