Genesis 39:2 - Plain English Version2 God was with Joseph, and God helped him. So everything that Joseph did, it all went well. Joseph worked for Potifar, and he lived in Potifar’s house. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17692 And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition2 But the Lord was with Joseph, and he [though a slave] was a successful and prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)2 And Jehovah was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible2 The LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man and served in his Egyptian master’s household. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version2 And the Lord was with him, and he was a man who prospered in everything that he did. And he lived in the house of his lord, Ver Capítulo |
One day, Abimelek went to talk to Abraham. Abimelek was the big boss of the country where Abraham lived. And Ficol, the leader of Abimelek’s army, went with him. Abimelek said to Abraham, “You know, you are not one of my people. You came from another place to live here in my country. But I have been good to you, and to all your people. So I want you to promise me that you will never try to trick me, or my kids, or anyone that is born into my family. I want you to promise that you will be good to them. We know that God is very good to you, and he helps you with everything you do. So I want you to make that promise to me while God is listening. I want you to tell God to punish you if you break that promise.”
When Isaac got to Beersheba, that same night, God showed himself to Isaac. God said, “I am God. I am the one that looked after your father Abraham. Don’t be frightened. I am here with you, to take care of you. I will be good to you, and I will give you a really big family, just like I promised to your father Abraham.”