Genesis 39:21
And it came to pass that, Yahweh, was with Joseph, and extended unto him lovingkindness,—and gave him his favour in the eyes of the chief of the prison.
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Genesis 21:22And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech, with Phicol chieftain of his host, spake unto Abraham, saying,—God, is with thee in all that, thou art doing.
Genesis 39:3And his lord saw, that, Yahweh, was with him—and that whatsoever, he was doing, Yahweh, was causing to prosper in his hand.
Genesis 40:3so he delivered them up into the ward of the house of the chief of the royal executioners, into the prison,—the place where Joseph was imprisoned.
Exodus 3:21Thus will I give favour to this people in the eyes of the Egyptians,—so shall it come to pass that when ye do go, ye shall not go empty;
Exodus 12:36And Yahweh, gave the people favour in the eyes of the Egyptians and they gave them gladly,—so they spoiled the Egyptians.
Psalms 105:22That he might bind his rulers as he pleased, And, his elders, he might embue with wisdom.
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 →