KJV ORIGINAL
And Joseph came in unto them in the morning, and looked upon them, and, behold, they were sad.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When Joseph came to them in the morning, he looked at them and saw that they were sad.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Joseph noticed that the two prisoners he was caring for were troubled and showed concern by paying attention to their emotional state.
📚 Historical Context
Joseph was imprisoned in Egypt after being falsely accused by Potiphar's wife. While in prison, he was put in charge of caring for other prisoners, including Pharaoh's butler and baker who had been imprisoned for offending the king. This verse shows Joseph's compassionate leadership even in difficult circumstances.
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