And the warden put all the prisoners under Joseph’s care, so that he was responsible for all that was done in the prison.
Parallel translations
- WEB The keeper of the prison committed to Joseph’s hand all the prisoners who were in the prison. Whatever they did there, he was responsible for it.
- KJV 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.
- NKJV And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph’s hand all the prisoners who were in the prison; whatever they did there, it was his doing.
- NASB And the warden of the prison put Joseph in charge of all the prisoners who were in the prison; so that whatever was done there, he was responsible for it.
- NLT Before long, the warden put Joseph in charge of all the other prisoners and over everything that happened in the prison.
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Quick answer
The warden entrusts Joseph with charge over all the prisoners and prison affairs.
Overview
As in Potiphar's house, Joseph rises to oversee everything around him. His faithful competence is unmistakable even in bondage. God is quietly preparing him for the administration of all Egypt.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 7
- Gen 40:3–4and imprisoned them in the house of the captain of the guard, the same prison where Joseph was confined.
- Gen 39:4Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household and entrusted him with everything he owned.
- Gen 39:6–7So Potiphar left all that he owned in Joseph’s care; he did not concern himself with anything except the food he ate. Now Joseph was well-built and handsome,
- Ps 37:11But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity.
- Ps 37:3Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.
- 1 Sam 2:30Therefore, the LORD, the God of Israel, declares: ‘I did indeed say that your house and the house of your father would walk before Me forever. But now the LORD declares: Far be it from Me! For I will honor those who honor Me, but those who despise Me will be disdained.
- Gen 39:9No one in this house is greater than I am. He has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. So how could I do such a great evil and sin against God?”
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