Genesis 40:4

New English Translation

The captain of the guard appointed Joseph to be their attendant, and he served them. They spent some time in custody.

Cross References

Genesis 37:36

Now in Egypt the Midianites sold Joseph to Potiphar, one of Pharaoh’s officials, the captain of the guard.

Genesis 39:1

Now Joseph had been brought down to Egypt. An Egyptian named Potiphar, an official of Pharaoh and the captain of the guard, purchased him from the Ishmaelites who had brought him there.

Genesis 40:3

so he imprisoned them in the house of the captain of the guard in the same facility where Joseph was confined.

Genesis 40:5

Both of them, the cupbearer and the baker of the king of Egypt, who were confined in the prison, had a dream the same night. Each man’s dream had its own meaning.

Genesis 42:17

He imprisoned them all for three days.

Psalm 37:5

Commit your future to the Lord! Trust in him, and he will act on your behalf.