And the captain of the guard charged Joseph with them, and he served them: and they continued a season in ward.
The captain of the guard put Joseph in charge of them, and Joseph took care of them. They remained in prison for some time.
The writer is showing how Joseph was given responsibility to care for other prisoners while they all waited in jail together.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, Joseph was wrongfully imprisoned in Egypt after being sold into slavery by his brothers and falsely accused by his master's wife. While in prison, the captain of the guard assigned him to oversee and serve other prisoners, including Pharaoh's chief baker and cupbearer, which demonstrated Joseph's growing trustworthiness and God's ongoing provision in his life. This event is part of the larger narrative where Joseph's faithfulness leads to his eventual rise to power.
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