Genesis 39:4
ContextNETBible | 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. |
XREF | Ge 15:2; Ge 18:3; Ge 19:19; Ge 24:2; Ge 32:5; Ge 33:8,10; Ge 39:21; Ge 39:22; Ge 41:40,41; 1Sa 16:22; Ne 2:4,5; Pr 14:35; Pr 16:7; Pr 17:2; Pr 22:29; Pr 27:18; Ac 20:28 |
NET © Notes |
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.” |