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Psalms 105:20

The king of Egypt summoned him, and he set Joseph free; this ruler of many people-groups released Joseph from prison.

Translation for Translators

In The King James Version

The king sent and loosed him; even the ruler of the people, and let him go free.

In Context

19There, Yahweh ◄refined Joseph’s character/tested Joseph to see if Joseph would continue to trust him►, until what Joseph predicted would happen ◄came true/happened►.

21Then he appointed him to take care of everything in the king’s household, to take care of everything that the king possessed.

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Cross References

Genesis 41:14When the king heard that, he told some servants to bring Joseph to him, and they quickly brought Joseph out of the prison. Joseph shaved and put on better clothes, and then he went and stood in front of the king.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 105:9-25

The Divine Promise to the Patriarchs; Providences Concerning the Patriarchs. 8 He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations. 9 Which covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac; 10 And confirmed the same unto Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant: 11 Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance: 12 When they were but a few men in number; yea, very few, and strangers in it. 13 When they went from one… Read the whole commentary →

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Study Psalms 105:20

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