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.
So Joseph's master took him and threw him into prison—the same prison where the king's prisoners were kept. And there Joseph stayed in prison.
This verse shows Joseph being imprisoned despite being innocent, facing serious consequences because of false accusations.
📚 Historical Context
Joseph had been falsely accused of attempting to assault Potiphar's wife after he refused her advances and fled. In ancient Egypt, attempted assault of a master's wife by a slave would typically result in death, but Potiphar chose imprisonment instead, possibly suggesting he had doubts about his wife's story. The 'king's prison' was likely a more secure facility reserved for political prisoners and those who had offended high officials.
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