Genesis 40:23
The chief cupbearer, however, did not remember Joseph; he forgot all about him.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Yet did not the chief butler remember Joseph, but forgat him.
In Context
22But Pharaoh hanged the chief baker, just as Joseph had described to them in his interpretation.
Cross References
Esther 6:3The king inquired, “What honor or dignity has been bestowed on Mordecai for this act?” “Nothing has been done for him,” replied the king’s attendants.
Psalms 31:12I am forgotten like a dead man, out of mind. I am like a broken vessel.
Psalms 105:19until his prediction came true and the word of the LORD proved him right.
Amos 6:6You drink wine by the bowlful and anoint yourselves with the finest oils, but you fail to grieve over the ruin of Joseph.
Matthew Henry on Genesis 40:21-23
20 And it came to pass the third day, which was Pharaoh's birthday, that he made a feast unto all his servants: and he lifted up the head of the chief butler and of the chief baker among his servants. 21 And he restored the chief butler unto his butlership again; and he gave the cup into Pharaoh's hand: 22 But he hanged the chief baker: as Joseph had interpreted to them. 23 Yet did not the chief butler remember Joseph, but forgat him. Here is, 1. The verifying of Joseph's interpretation of the dreams, on the very… Read the whole commentary →