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The Midianites sell Joseph in Egypt to Potiphar, captain of the guard.
GEN.37.36

And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh's, {and} captain of the guard. {officer: Heb. eunuch: but the word doth signify not only eunuchs, but also chamberlains, courtiers, and officers} {captain...: or, chief marshal: Heb. chief of the slaughter men, or executioners}

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Potiphar

Potiphar was an officer of Pharaoh and captain of the guard, and he bought Joseph from the Ishmaelites. He saw that the LORD was with the young man and put everything he owned into his hand. When his wife accused Joseph, his anger was kindled and he put him in the king's prison, the house where he himself kept prisoners.

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Journey Timeline

  1. He buys Josephc. 1898 BC

    Egypt

    The Midianites sell Joseph in Egypt to Potiphar, captain of the guard.

    GEN 37:36

  2. He trusts him with everythingc. 1897 BC

    Egypt

    Seeing the LORD is with him, he leaves all he has in Joseph’s hand.

    GEN 39:3-6

  3. The accusationc. 1889 BC

    Egypt

    His wife tells him the servant came in to mock her, and his anger is kindled.

    GEN 39:17-19

  4. He puts him in prisonc. 1889 BC

    Egypt

    He sends Joseph to the place where the king’s prisoners are bound.

    GEN 39:20

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