KJV ORIGINAL
Pharaoh was wroth with his servants, and put me in ward in the captain of the guard’s house, both me and the chief baker:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Pharaoh was angry with his servants and put me in prison in the captain of the guard's house, along with the chief baker.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The cupbearer is explaining to Pharaoh how he and the baker ended up in prison together because Pharaoh was angry with them.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of the cupbearer's account to Pharaoh about his time in prison with Joseph and the chief baker. In ancient Egypt, high-ranking servants like the cupbearer and baker had direct access to Pharaoh and could easily fall from favor if suspected of disloyalty or incompetence. Being imprisoned in the captain of the guard's house was a form of detention for royal officials awaiting judgment.
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