Pharaoh told Joseph to ride in the second chariot {in the parade}. Special guards walked ahead of Joseph’s chariot and told the people, “Bow down to Joseph.”
Genesis 41:44 - Easy To Read Version Pharaoh said to him, “I am Pharaoh, the king, {so I will do what I want to do}. But no other person in Egypt can lift a hand or move a foot unless you say he can.” Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I am Pharaoh, and without thee shall no man lift up his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And Pharaoh said to Joseph, I am Pharaoh, and without you shall no man lift up his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt. American Standard Version (1901) And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I am Pharaoh, and without thee shall no man lift up his hand or his foot in all the land of Egypt. Common English Bible Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I am Pharaoh; no one will do anything or go anywhere in all the land of Egypt without your permission.” Catholic Public Domain Version Likewise, the king said to Joseph: "I am Pharaoh: apart from your authority, no one will move hand or foot in all the land of Egypt." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And the king said to Joseph: I am Pharao; without thy commandment no man shall move hand or foot in all the land of Egypt. |
Pharaoh told Joseph to ride in the second chariot {in the parade}. Special guards walked ahead of Joseph’s chariot and told the people, “Bow down to Joseph.”
Mordecai the Jew was second in importance to King Xerxes. Mordecai was the most important man among the Jews. And his fellow Jews respected him very much. They respected Mordecai because he worked hard for the good of his people. And Mordecai brought peace for all of the Jews.
Joseph gave instructions to the other leaders.\par Joseph taught the older men.\par
But none of the people of Israel will be hurt—not even a dog will bark at them. None of the people of Israel or any of their animals will be hurt. In this way, you will know that I have treated Israel differently from Egypt.