Genesis 39:4
So Potiphar was pleased with Joseph and put him in charge of his house and everything he owned.
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In Context
3Potiphar saw that Yahweh was with Joseph and always helped him to work well.
Cross References
Genesis 18:3Abraham said to them, “Don't go. Stay here for a while and I will look after you.
Genesis 24:2He said to his oldest servant, who looked after all his things, “Put your hand here between my legs.
Genesis 33:8Esau said, “Those animals I saw on the way, what did they mean?” Jacob answered, “They are yours. I wanted you to be happy.”
Genesis 39:8but he refused. “No,” said Joseph. “Look, my master, your husband, doesn't have to think about anything in his house because I am here. He has made me the boss over everything he owns.
Genesis 41:40I will put you in charge of my country, and all my people will obey your orders. I am the king and I hold all Egypt. But you will be next to me so that everyone will obey you too.
Matthew Henry on Genesis 39:2-7
The History of Joseph. ( b. c. 1721.) 1 And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither. 2 And the Lord was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. 3 And his master saw that the Lord was with him, and that the Lord made all that he did to prosper in his hand. 4 And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he… Read the whole commentary →