Genesis 39:21
The Scripture
(21) But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.
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 39:2Genesis 21:22Genesis 49:23Genesis 49:24Isaiah 41:10Isaiah 43:2Daniel 6:22Romans 8:31Romans 8:32Romans 8:37I Peter 3:13I Peter 3:14
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