KJV ORIGINAL
And he asked Pharaoh’s officers that were with him in the ward of his lord’s house, saying, Wherefore look ye so sadly to day?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he asked Pharaoh's officials who were with him in prison at his master's house, saying, 'Why do you look so sad today?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Joseph notices that his fellow prisoners look troubled and cares enough to ask them what's wrong.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place while Joseph was imprisoned in Egypt after being falsely accused by Potiphar's wife. Two of Pharaoh's officials - his chief butler and chief baker - had been thrown into the same prison where Joseph was held. Joseph had gained the trust of the prison keeper and was helping to oversee other prisoners.
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