Genesis 39:22

And cast Joseph into the prison, where the king's prisoners were kept, and he was there shut up.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph’s hand all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer of it.

In Context

21His master hearing these things, and giving too much credit to his wife's words, was very angry.

23But the Lord was with Joseph and having mercy upon him gave him favour in the sight of the chief keeper of the prison:

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Cross References

Genesis 39:6dummy verses inserted by amos

Genesis 40:3He sent them to the prison of the commander of the soldiers, in which Joseph also was prisoner,

1 Samuel 2:30Wherefore thus saith the Lord the God of Israel: I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father should minister in my sight, for ever. But now saith the Lord: Far be this from me: but whosoever shall glorify me, him will I glorify: but they that despise me, shall be despised.

Psalms 37:11But the meek shall inherit the land, and shall delight in abundance of peace.

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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