Pharaoh was wroth with his servants, and put me in ward in the captain of the guard’s house, both me and the chief baker:
Pharaoh was angry with his servants and put me in prison in the captain of the guard's house, along with the chief baker.
The cupbearer is explaining to Pharaoh how he and the baker ended up in prison together because Pharaoh was angry with them.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Joseph, who had been sold into slavery by his brothers and wrongfully imprisoned in Egypt, is speaking to Pharaoh's chief butler while interpreting his dream. At that time, Pharaoh, the powerful ruler of ancient Egypt, became angry with his servants, including the chief butler and the chief baker, and ordered them to be confined in the same prison where Joseph was held. This event is part of the larger story of Joseph's life, showing how God was preparing him for a greater role in Egypt's history.
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