Genesis 41:37
Pharaoh and all his officials thought Joseph's proposal was a good idea.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants.
In Context
38So Pharaoh asked them, “Where can we find a man like this who has the spirit of God in him?”
Cross References
Joshua 22:30When Phinehas and the Israelite leaders heard this from the tribes of Reuben and Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh they were delighted.
1 Kings 21:2Ahab went to Naboth and said, “Give me your vineyard so I can turn it into a vegetable garden, because it's close to my palace. In return I'll give you a better vineyard, or if you want I'll pay you for it in cash.”
Proverbs 10:20What good people say is like the best silver, but the mind of the wicked isn't worth much.
Acts 7:10and rescued him from all his troubles. He gave him wisdom and helped him gain the favor of Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who made him governor over Egypt and the royal household.
Matthew Henry on Genesis 41:34-46
Joseph's Exaltation. ( b. c. 1715.) 33 Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt. 34 Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint officers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years. 35 And let them gather all the food of those good years that come, and lay up corn under the hand of Pharaoh, and let them keep food in the cities. 36 And that food shall be for store to the land against the seven years of famine, which… Read the whole commentary →