KJV ORIGINAL
The king sent and loosed him; even the ruler of the people, and let him go free.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The king sent for him and set him free; the ruler of the people released him from prison.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how God moved the heart of Pharaoh to release Joseph from prison and elevate him to a position of authority.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to Joseph's release from Egyptian prison by Pharaoh after interpreting the king's dreams about seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine. Joseph had been falsely imprisoned after being accused by Potiphar's wife, but God used even this injustice to position Joseph where he could eventually save both Egypt and his own family during the coming famine.
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