Then Pharaoh sent for him and set him free; the ruler of the nation opened his prison door.
Parallel translations
- WEB The king sent and freed him; even the ruler of peoples, and let him go free.
- KJV The king sent and loosed him; even the ruler of the people, and let him go free.
- BSB The king sent and released him; the ruler of peoples set him free.
- NKJV The king sent and released him, The ruler of the people let him go free.
- NASB The king sent and released him, The ruler of peoples, and set him free.
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Quick answer
Pharaoh, ruler of nations, sent and released Joseph from prison. It matters because the most powerful king acted at God's prompting.
Overview
After Joseph interpreted Pharaoh's dreams, the king freed and elevated him (Genesis 41). The psalm stresses that even a mighty ruler served God's purposes, freeing the one God had appointed. God turns the hearts of kings to accomplish the deliverance of His people.
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- Gen 41:14Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon. He shaved himself, changed his clothing, and came in to Pharaoh.
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