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A Public Display of Honor
Commentators explain that Pharaoh didn't just promote Joseph privately; he made a public spectacle of it. Placing Joseph in the "second chariot" and having a proclamation made before him publicly solidified his new role as the second most powerful person in Egypt, ensuring the people would recognize and obey his authority.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 41:1–57
18th Century
Theologian
- יאר ye'or — “river, canal,” mostly applied to the Nile. Some suppose the word to be Coptic.
- אחוּ 'āch…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 41:43
19th Century
Bishop
In the second chariot. —The object of this procession was to display Joseph to the people as their new governor. The Pharaoh, prob…
John Gill
On Genesis 41:43
17th Century
Pastor
And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had, &c.] By which it appeared that he was next to Pharaoh, but no…
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 41:33–45
17th Century
Minister
Joseph gave good advice to Pharaoh. Fair warning should always be followed by good counsel. God has in his word told us of a day of trial before us…