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39:20 And Joseph's master took him, and put him into the {i} prison, a place where the king's prisoners [were] bound: and he was there in the prison.
(i) His bad treatment in the prison may be gathered from Ps 105:18.
39:20 Where the king's prisoners were bound - Potiphar, it is likely, chose that prison because it was the worst; for there the irons entered into the soul, Psa 105:18, but God designed it to pave the way to his enlargement. Our Lord Jesus, like Joseph was bound, and numbered with the transgressors.
39:19-23 Joseph's master believed the accusation. Potiphar, it is likely, chose that prison, because it was the worst; but God designed to open the way to Joseph's honour. Joseph was owned and righted by his God. He was away from all his friends and relations; he had none to help or comfort him; but the Lord was with Joseph, and showed him mercy. Those that have a good conscience in a prison, have a good God there. God gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison; he trusted him to manage the affairs of the prison. A good man will do good wherever he is, and will be a blessing even in bonds and banishment. Let us not forget, through Joseph, to look unto Jesus, who suffered being tempted, yet without sin; who was slandered, and persecuted, and imprisoned, but without cause; who by the cross ascended to the throne. May we be enabled to follow the same path in submitting and in suffering, to the same place of glory.
Bound Chains Confined Custody Jail Joseph Joseph's Kept King's Master Prison Prisoners Prison-House Putteth Round-House Tower-House
Bound Chains Confined Custody Jail Joseph Joseph's Kept King's Master Prison Prisoners Prison-House Putteth Round-House Tower-House
