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The keeper of the prison didn`t look after anything that was under his hand, because Yahweh was with him; and that which he did, Yahweh made it prosper.

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God's Presence is Prosperity

All commentators emphasize that Joseph's success and the trust he earned were not due to his own skill but were a direct result of God's presence. The text explicitly states, "Jehovah was with him." This divine presence brought favor with the jailer and caused everything Joseph managed to prosper, showing that God's blessing can flourish even in the bleakest circumstances.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Genesis 39:1–23

18th Century

Theologian

According to our reckoning, Perez and Zerah were born when Judah was in his twenty-eighth year, and therefore, Joseph was in his twenty-fourth. Her…

John Gill

John Gill

On Genesis 39:23

17th Century

Pastor

The keeper of the prison looked not to anything [that was]
under his hand
Under the h…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Genesis 39:19–23

17th Century

Minister

Joseph's master believed the accusation. Potiphar, it is likely, chose that prison because it was the worst; but God designed to open the way to Jo…