Genesis 39:20

And he delivered Joseph into prison, where the prisoners of the king were kept, and he was enclosed in that place.

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In The King James Version

And Joseph’s master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king’s prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison.

In Context

19His lord, upon hearing these things, and having excessive trust in the words of his mate, was very angry.

21But the Lord was with Joseph, and, having mercy on him, he gave him favor in the sight of the leader of the prison,

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Cross References

Genesis 40:1While these things were going on, it happened that two eunuchs, the cupbearer of the king of Egypt, and the miller of grain, offended their lord.

Genesis 40:15For I have been stolen from the land of the Hebrews, and here, innocently, I was cast into the pit.”

Psalms 76:10And would God ever forget to be merciful? Or, would he, in his wrath, restrict his mercies?

Isaiah 53:8He was lifted up from anguish and judgment. Who will describe his life? For he has been cut off from the land of the living. Because of the wickedness of my people, I have struck him down.

2 Timothy 2:9I labor in this Gospel, even while chained like an evildoer. But the Word of God is not bound.

Matthew Henry on Genesis 39:20-23

19 And it came to pass, when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spake unto him, saying, After this manner did thy servant to me; that his wrath was kindled. 20 And Joseph's master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king's prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison. 21 But the Lord was with Joseph, and showed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison. 22 And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph's hand all the prisoners that were in… Read the whole commentary →

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