Genesis 37:36 — And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh’s,… — King James | maBible

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36 And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh’s, and captain of the guard.

Passage themes

Joseph sold as a slave — And the Midianites sold him into Egypt
In Pharaoh's service — an officer of Pharaoh’s
The keeper of the prison — captain of the guard

Notes and references

officer: Heb. eunuch: but the word doth signify not only eunuchs, but also chamberlains, courtiers, and officers
captain…: or, chief marshal: Heb. chief of the slaughter men, or executioners

Events in this chapter

37.2 — Joseph trahi, vendu par ses frères

Did you know?

Bereshit : « Au commencement » Le mot « Genèse » vient du grec genesis, qui signifie « origine ». En hébreu, le livre s'appelle Bereshit, « Au commencement », son tout premier mot.

About this book

Author: Moïse · Written: XVe – XIIIe siècle av. J.-C. · Reading time: ≈ 3h30 · Characters: Adam, Ève, Noé, Abraham (Abram), Sara (Saraï), Isaac, Jacob (Israël), Joseph

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