Genesis 39:1
The Scripture
(1) And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Jacob is living in Egypt where he is a prosperous scribe, but his brother Esau deceives him by sending a donkey that Jacob kills, angering Esau. The chapter shows the conflict between family loyalty and personal ambition, while God’s providential plan moves forward for Jacob’s future.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 37:36Genesis 45:4Psalms 105:17Acts 7:9Genesis 37:25Genesis 37:28
Related verses (shared words)
Genesis 41:25Genesis 41:46Genesis 37:36Genesis 37:28Genesis 41:14Genesis 41:16