ichidan verb, transitive verb
have someone wait upon one; keep someone in attendance
Used when a person of higher status keeps attendants, aides, or mistresses nearby. Often implies a hierarchical relationship where the subject has others serve or accompany them. The verb is transitive and takes the person being kept as the object.
女王はいつも侍女をはべらせている。
The queen always has her ladies-in-waiting attend her.
He walks around with a large entourage in attendance.