Genesis 24:59

24:59 So they sent their sister Rebekah on her way, accompanied by her female attendant, with Abraham’s servant and his men.

Genesis 39:4

39:4 So Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal attendant. 1  Potiphar appointed Joseph 2  overseer of his household and put him in charge 3  of everything he owned.

Genesis 40:4

40:4 The captain of the guard appointed Joseph to be their attendant, and he served them. 4 

They spent some time in custody. 5 

1 sn The Hebrew verb translated became his personal attendant refers to higher domestic service, usually along the lines of a personal attendant. Here Joseph is made the household steward, a position well-attested in Egyptian literature.

2 tn Heb “him”; the referent (Joseph) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

3 tn Heb “put into his hand.”

4 sn He served them. This is the same Hebrew verb, meaning “to serve as a personal attendant,” that was translated “became [his] servant” in 39:4.

5 tn Heb “they were days in custody.”