The king sent and loosed him; even the ruler of the people, and let him go free.
The king sent for him and set him free; the ruler of the people released him from prison.
This verse describes how God moved the heart of Pharaoh to release Joseph from prison and elevate him to a position of authority.
📚 Historical Context
This verse from Psalm 105 is part of a psalm that recounts God's faithfulness to Israel by retelling key events from their history, including the story of Joseph from the book of Genesis. Joseph, who had been sold into slavery by his brothers and wrongfully imprisoned in Egypt, was released by Pharaoh after accurately interpreting his dreams, which led to Joseph's elevation to a position of authority. This highlights God's sovereign plan in using human circumstances for His greater purposes.
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