Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon: and he shaved himself, and changed his raiment, and came in unto Pharaoh.
Then Pharaoh sent for Joseph, and they quickly brought him out of the prison. Joseph shaved himself, changed his clothes, and went to see Pharaoh.
This verse shows Joseph being urgently summoned from prison to appear before Egypt's king, preparing himself properly for this important meeting.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, Joseph had been wrongfully imprisoned in Egypt for years after being sold by his brothers into slavery, where he demonstrated integrity and gained favor through his ability to interpret dreams. When Pharaoh experienced disturbing dreams that no one could explain, he remembered Joseph's gift and summoned him urgently from prison. In ancient Egyptian culture, shaving and changing clothes was a customary act of respect and hygiene when appearing before royalty, symbolizing preparation for an important audience.
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