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Genesis 39:20

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Joseph’s master took him, and put him into the prison, the place where the king’s prisoners were bound, and he was there in custody.

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Genesis 39:20 in other translations

And Joseph’s master took him, and put him into the prison, the place where the king’s prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison.

Genesis 39:20 · American Standard Version

Genesis 39:20 in context

  1. 18and as I lifted up my voice and cried, he left his garment by me, and ran outside.”
  2. 19When his master heard the words of his wife, which she spoke to him, saying, “This is what your servant did to me,” his wrath was kindled.
  3. 20Joseph’s master took him, and put him into the prison, the place where the king’s prisoners were bound, and he was there in custody.
  4. 21But Yahweh was with Joseph, and showed kindness to him, and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.
  5. 22The keeper of the prison committed to Joseph’s hand all the prisoners who were in the prison. Whatever they did there, he was responsible for it.