Genesis 40:4

New International Reader's Version

The captain put Joseph in charge of those men. So Joseph took care of them. Some time passed while they were in prison.

Cross References

Genesis 37:36

But the traders from Midian sold Joseph to Potiphar in Egypt. Potiphar was one of Pharaoh’s officials. He was the captain of the palace guard.

Genesis 39:1

Joseph had been taken down to Egypt. An Egyptian named Potiphar had bought him from the Ishmaelite traders who had taken him there. Potiphar was one of Pharaoh’s officials. He was the captain of the palace guard.

Genesis 40:3

He put them in prison in the house of the captain of the palace guard. It was the same prison where Joseph was kept.

Genesis 40:5

Then each of the two men had a dream. The men were the Egyptian king’s baker and wine taster. They were being held in prison. Both of them had dreams the same night. Each of their dreams had its own meaning.

Genesis 42:17

So Joseph kept all of them under guard for three days.

Psalm 37:5

Commit your life to the Lord. Here is what he will do if you trust in him.