Feasting at the
time of the Savior was done reclining on couches. The most honored
guest was seated on the right hand of the
host, the second on the left, and others further from the host
depending upon their status. While eating, they would
usually lean on their left elbow and eat with their right hand. The person lying
in front would be lying in the bosom of
the person behind them because they would be the
closest to their chest. Likewise, that
person would be lying in or on the bosom of
the person behind them, even though they wouldn't
actually touch them. It was also a common
practice while the guests ate for servants to wash
the feet of the guests.
