KJV ORIGINAL
And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Pharaoh and all his officials thought this was an excellent idea.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that Joseph's plan to prepare for the coming famine impressed everyone in Pharaoh's court.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, Joseph, who had been sold into slavery and imprisoned in Egypt, interprets Pharaoh's dreams about seven years of abundance followed by seven years of famine. Pharaoh and his servants are impressed by Joseph's divinely inspired wisdom and practical plan to store grain during the plentiful years. This moment highlights God's providence in elevating Joseph from prisoner to a position of influence in ancient Egyptian society.
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