KJV ORIGINAL
And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph’s hand all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer of it.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The prison warden put Joseph in charge of all the prisoners in the jail, and whatever needed to be done there, Joseph was the one who handled it.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that even in prison, Joseph's character and abilities were so evident that he was given complete authority over all prison operations.
📚 Historical Context
Joseph was imprisoned in Egypt after being falsely accused by Potiphar's wife of attempted assault. Even though he was suffering unjustly, God was still with Joseph, causing him to find favor wherever he went. This period of imprisonment would later prove crucial, as it positioned Joseph to interpret dreams for Pharaoh's officials and eventually Pharaoh himself.
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