KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
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.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows Joseph being urgently summoned from prison to appear before Egypt's king, preparing himself properly for this important meeting.
📚 Historical Context
Joseph had been wrongfully imprisoned for years after being falsely accused by Potiphar's wife. Pharaoh had troubling dreams that his court magicians couldn't interpret, and his cupbearer finally remembered Joseph's gift for dream interpretation. In ancient Egypt, appearing before Pharaoh required proper grooming and dress as a sign of respect.
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