Genesis 39:4
Potiphar appreciated Joseph and his service, and put him in charge of his household and made him responsible for everything he owned.
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3His master noticed that the Lord was with him and made him successful in everything he did.
Cross References
Genesis 18:3He said, “Sir, if you please, don't continue your journey without spending some time here with me, your servant.
Genesis 24:2At that time Abraham told his oldest servant who was in charge of his whole household, “Put your hand under my thigh,
Genesis 33:8“What were all the livestock for that I met on the way?” Esau asked. “They're a gift to you my lord so you'd treat me well,” Jacob answered.
Genesis 39:8But he turned her down, telling his master's wife, “Look, my master trusts me so much he doesn't even bother to find out how his household is running. He's put me in charge of everything he owns—
Genesis 41:40you will be in charge of all my affairs, and all my people will obey your orders. Only I with my status as king will be greater than you.”
1 Samuel 2:26The boy Samuel grew physically, and also grew in the approval of both the Lord and the people.
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 →