Genesis 39:22

The keeper of the prison committed to Joseph [May he add]’s hand all the prisoners who were in the prison. Whatever they did there, he was responsible for it.

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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

21But Adonai was with Joseph [May he add], + 39:21. Quoted in Acts 7:9 and showed chesed ·loving-kindness· to him, and gave him chen ·grace· in the sight of the keeper of the prison.

23The keeper of the prison didn’t look after anything that was under his hand, because Adonai was with him; + 39:23. Quoted in Acts 7:9 and that which he did, Adonai made it prosper.

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Cross References

Genesis 39:6He left all that he had in Joseph [May he add]’s hand. He didn’t concern himself with anything, except for the food which he ate. Joseph [May he add] was well-built and handsome. (6)

Genesis 40:3He put them in custody in the house of the captain of the guard, into the prison, the place where Joseph [May he add] was bound.

Psalms 37:11But the humble shall inherit the land, + 37:11. Quoted in Matt 5:5 2 and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. 1

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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