Psalms 105:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He sent a man ahead of them, Joseph, who was sold as a slave:

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is showing how He used Joseph's painful experience of being sold into slavery as part of His plan to help His people.

📚 Historical Context

Psalms 105 is a hymn of praise that recounts God's faithfulness to the Israelites by retelling key events from their history, particularly from the book of Genesis. In this verse, it specifically references Joseph, who was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, where he endured hardship but eventually rose to a position of great authority. This narrative highlights God's sovereign plan to use Joseph's trials to save his family and the nation during a severe famine.

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Genesis 37:36

Meanwhile, the Midianites sold Joseph as a slave in Egypt to Potiphar, who was one of Pharaoh's officials and the captain of the royal guard.

Genesis 44:17

But Joseph replied, 'I would never do such a thing! Only the man who was caught with the cup will become my slave. The rest of you can go back home to your father in peace.'

Genesis 39:1

Joseph was taken down to Egypt, where Potiphar bought him from the Ishmaelites who had brought him there. Potiphar was an Egyptian officer who served Pharaoh and was captain of the guard.

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