Genesis 40:21

He restored the chief of the cupbearers to his responsibility, and he put the cup into Pharaoh's hand again.

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And he restored the chief butler unto his butlership again; and he gave the cup into Pharaoh’s hand:

In Context

20It came about on the third day that it was Pharaoh's birthday. He made a feast for all his servants. He lifted up the head of the chief of the cupbearers and the head of the chief of the bakers, among his servants.

22But he hanged the chief of the bakers, just as Joseph had interpreted to them.

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Cross References

Genesis 41:13It came about as he interpreted for us, so it happened. Pharaoh restored me to my post, but the other one he hanged.”

Matthew Henry on Genesis 40:21-23

20 And it came to pass the third day, which was Pharaoh's birthday, that he made a feast unto all his servants: and he lifted up the head of the chief butler and of the chief baker among his servants. 21 And he restored the chief butler unto his butlership again; and he gave the cup into Pharaoh's hand: 22 But he hanged the chief baker: as Joseph had interpreted to them. 23 Yet did not the chief butler remember Joseph, but forgat him. Here is, 1. The verifying of Joseph's interpretation of the dreams, on the very… Read the whole commentary →

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