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Genesis 39:20

Joseph's master took him and put him in prison, the place where the king's prisoners were confined. He was there in the prison.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

19It came about that, when his master heard the explanation his wife told him, “This is what your servant did to me,” he became very angry.

21But Yahweh was with Joseph and showed covenant faithfulness to him. He gave him favor in the sight of the prison warden.

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Cross References

Genesis 40:1It came about that after these things, the cupbearer of the king of Egypt and king's baker offended their master, the king of Egypt.

Genesis 40:15For indeed I was abducted out of the land of the Hebrews. Here also have I done nothing that they should put me in this dungeon.”

Psalms 76:10Surely your angry judgment against humanity will bring you praise; 1 you gird yourself with what is left of your anger. 1

Isaiah 53:8By coercion and judgment he was condemned; who from that generation thought anymore about him? 1 But he was cut off from the land of the living; because of the offenses of my people the penalty was put on him. 1

2 Timothy 2:9for which I am suffering to the point of being bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound.

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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