Genesis 40:23 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Yet did not the chief butler remember Joseph, but forgat him.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But the chief butler did not remember Joseph, he forgot all about him.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows that the chief butler forgot about Joseph despite Joseph's kindness in interpreting his dream.

📚 Historical Context

Joseph was wrongfully imprisoned in Egypt after being sold into slavery by his brothers and falsely accused by Potiphar's wife. While in prison, he interpreted the dreams of Pharaoh's chief butler, accurately predicting his restoration to service, and asked the butler to mention him to Pharaoh for release. However, the chief butler failed to remember Joseph once he was freed, leaving Joseph to remain in prison.

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