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A Compromise from Potiphar
Commentators suggest the 'captain of the guard' was Potiphar. By entrusting Joseph with high-profile prisoners, Potiphar showed he likely knew Joseph was innocent. However, scholars like Ellicott and Gill propose that to protect his own reputation and avoid conflict with his powerful wife, he kept Joseph imprisoned but gave him a position of honor and light service.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 40:1–23
18th Century
Theologian
An uncomplaining patience and an unhesitating hopefulness keep Joseph's heart in calm tranquility. There is a God above, and that God is with him. …
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 40:3–4
19th Century
Bishop
In the house of the captain of the guard. —That is, of Potiphar. As he is said to have charged Joseph with the care of these two h…
John Gill
On Genesis 40:4
17th Century
Pastor
And the captain of the guard charged Joseph with them
Committed them to his care and custody, he being very probably…
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 40:1–19
17th Century
Minister
It was not so much the prison that made the butler and baker sad, but rather their dreams. God has more ways than one to sadden spirits. Joseph had…