Genesis 39:6
The Scripture
(6) And he left all that he had in Joseph's hand; and he knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was a goodly person, and well favoured.
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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Genesis 39:4Genesis 39:8Genesis 39:23Luke 16:10Luke 19:17Genesis 43:32Proverbs 31:11Genesis 12:14Genesis 12:15Genesis 29:17I Samuel 16:12I Samuel 17:42
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