Genesis 39:1
“And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian , bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Joseph was brought down to Egypt,.... By the Ishmaelites, Gen 37:28; as in a following clause:
and Potiphar an…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 39:1-23
- Joseph in Potiphar’s House According to our reckoning, Perez and Zerah were born when Judah was in his twenty-eighth…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
An officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard - Mr. Ainsworth, supposing that his office merely consisted in having charge…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 39:1-6
Here is, I. Joseph bought (Gen 39:1), and he that bought him, whatever he gave for him, had a good bargain of him; it…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
was brought down This follows upon Gen 37:28.
Potiphar, &c. See note on Gen 37:36. These words the Compiler seems to…
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