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Genesis 39:1-6

Genesis 39:1-6 TPT

After the Ishmaelite traders brought Joseph down to Egypt, he was purchased by an Egyptian officer of Pharaoh, the captain of the guard, whose name was Potiphar. YAHWEH’s presence was with Joseph and he became successful while living in the house of his Egyptian master. When his master realized that YAHWEH’s presence was with Joseph and caused everything he did to prosper, Joseph found favor with Potiphar. He was quickly promoted to become the overseer of Potiphar’s house and was put in charge of all that he had. From the moment Potiphar appointed Joseph over his household, YAHWEH blessed the Egyptian’s affairs for Joseph’s sake. The blessing of YAHWEH was upon everything Potiphar owned; his finances increased, his crops flourished, and his flocks and herds multiplied. So Potiphar placed all that he owned under Joseph’s oversight. And with Joseph in charge, Potiphar had nothing to worry about, except deciding on what to eat! Now Joseph was strikingly handsome, very good-looking, and well-built.