Genesis 39:21
His master hearing these things, and giving too much credit to his wife's words, was very angry.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
20And when he heard me cry, he left the garment which I held, and fled out.
22And cast Joseph into the prison, where the king's prisoners were kept, and he was there shut up.
Cross References
Genesis 21:22At the same time Abimelech, and Phicol the general of his army said to Abraham: God is with thee in all that thou dost.
Genesis 39:3Who knew very well that the Lord was with him, and made all that he did to prosper in his hand.
Genesis 40:3He sent them to the prison of the commander of the soldiers, in which Joseph also was prisoner,
Exodus 3:21And I will give favour to this people, in the sight of the Egyptians: and when you go forth, you shall not depart empty:
Exodus 12:36And the Lord gave favour to the people in the sight of the Egyptians, so that they lent unto them: and they stripped the Egyptians.
Psalms 105:22That he might instruct his princes as himself, and teach his ancients wisdom.
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 →