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 39:9

39:9 There is no one greater in this household than I am. He has withheld nothing from me except you because you are his wife. So how could I do 4  such a great evil and sin against God?”

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 tn The nuance of potential imperfect fits this context.