Genesis 40:4
“And the captain of the guard charged Joseph with them, and he served them: and they continued a season in ward.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the captain of the guard charged Joseph with them,.... Committed them to his care and custody, he being very…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 40:1-23
- Joseph in Prison An uncomplaining patience and an unhesitating hopefulness keep the breast of Joseph in calm…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
They continued a season - ימים yamim, literally days; how long we cannot tell. But many suppose the word signifies a…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 40:1-4
We should not have had this story of Pharaoh's butler and baker recorded in scripture if it had not been serviceable to…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
charged Joseph with them i.e. put them under the care of Joseph, who is to be in attendance on them, not as a…
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