Genesis 39:4
4So Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal attendant. ▼▼sn The Hebrew verb translated became his personal attendant refers to higher domestic service, usually along the lines of a personal attendant. Here Joseph is made the household steward, a position well-attested in Egyptian literature.
Potiphar appointed Joseph ▼▼tn Heb “him”; the referent (Joseph) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
overseer of his household and put him in charge ▼▼tn Heb “put into his hand.”
of everything he owned.
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