And it came to pass after these things, that the butler of the king of Egypt and his baker had offended their lord the king of Egypt.
After these events happened, the butler and the baker who served the king of Egypt did something that angered their master, the king of Egypt.
This verse introduces us to two royal servants who got in trouble with Pharaoh for something they did wrong.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, Joseph had been sold into slavery by his brothers and was wrongfully imprisoned in Egypt after being accused by Potiphar's wife. While in prison, he encountered the chief cupbearer and the chief baker of Pharaoh, who had been jailed for some offense against the king, as part of the ongoing narrative of God's providence in Joseph's life. This event highlights the cultural practice in ancient Egypt where high-ranking officials could be imprisoned for displeasing the ruler, setting the stage for Joseph's eventual rise to power.
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