KJV ORIGINAL
He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ 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
This verse refers to Joseph from Genesis, one of Jacob's twelve sons who was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. Joseph eventually rose to become second-in-command in Egypt and was instrumental in saving his family and many others during a severe famine. This psalm recounts God's faithfulness throughout Israel's history, showing how even difficult circumstances were part of God's greater plan.
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