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The prison warden didn't need to worry about anything Joseph was responsible for, because the LORD was with Joseph, and the LORD made everything Joseph did successful.
God was with Joseph even in prison, making him so trustworthy and successful that the warden gave him complete freedom to manage everything.
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King James Version · EnglishThe keeper of the prison looked not to any thing that was under his hand; because the LORD was with him, and that which he did, the LORD made it to prosper.Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, Joseph, a young Hebrew man sold into slavery in Egypt, was wrongfully imprisoned after resisting the advances of his master's wife. While in prison, God demonstrated His faithfulness by blessing Joseph's work, leading the prison keeper to trust him completely with all responsibilities. This highlights the theme of divine providence amid injustice in the ancient Near Eastern context, where slavery and imprisonment were common fates for foreigners.