Genesis 39:4

Holman Christian Standard Bible

Joseph found favor in his master’s sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar also put him in charge of his household and placed all that he owned under his authority.

Cross References

Genesis 15:2

But Abram said, “Lord God, what can You give me, since I am childless and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus? ”

Genesis 18:3

Then he said, “My lord, if I have found favor in your sight, please do not go on past your servant.

Genesis 19:19

Your servant has indeed found favor in your sight, and you have shown me great kindness by saving my life. But I can’t run to the mountains; the disaster will overtake me, and I will die.

Genesis 24:2

Abraham said to his servant, the elder of his household who managed all he owned, “Place your hand under my thigh,

Genesis 32:5

I have oxen, donkeys, flocks, male and female slaves. I have sent this message to inform my lord, in order to seek your favor.’ ”

Genesis 33:10

But Jacob said, “No, please! If I have found favor with you, take this gift from my hand. For indeed, I have seen your face, and it is like seeing God’s face, since you have accepted me.

Genesis 33:8

So Esau said, “What do you mean by this whole procession I met? ” “To find favor with you, my lord,” he answered.

Genesis 39:8

But he refused. “Look,” he said to his master’s wife, “with me here my master does not concern himself with anything in his house, and he has put all that he owns under my authority.

1 Kings 16:9

His servant Zimri, commander of half his chariots, conspired against him while Elah was in Tirzah getting drunk in the house of Arza, who was in charge of the household at Tirzah.

Esther 2:9

The young woman pleased him and gained his favor so that he accelerated the process of the beauty treatments and the special diet that she received. He assigned seven hand-picked female servants to her from the palace and transferred her and her servants to the harem’s best quarters.

Proverbs 14:35

A king favors a wise servant, but his anger falls on a disgraceful one.

Proverbs 16:7

When a man’s ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Proverbs 17:2

A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share an inheritance among brothers.

Proverbs 22:29

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand in the presence of kings. He will not stand in the presence of unknown men.

Proverbs 27:18

Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever looks after his master will be honored.

Proverbs 3:4

Then you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and man.

Acts 20:28

Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock that the Holy Spirit has appointed you to as overseers, to shepherd the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.

Ruth 2:6

The servant answered, “She is the young Moabite woman who returned with Naomi from the land of Moab.

1 Samuel 16:22

Then Saul sent word to Jesse: “Let David remain in my service, for I am pleased with him.”

1 Samuel 2:26

By contrast, the boy Samuel grew in stature and in favor with the Lord and with men.