Genesis 40:4

“And the captain of the guard charged Joseph with them, and he served them: and they continued a season in ward.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Genesis 40:4

And the captaine of the guard charged Ioseph with them, and he serued them, and they continued a season in warde.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

The captain of the bodyguard put Joseph in charge of them, and he took care of them; and they were in confinement for some time.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And the captain of the guard charged Joseph with them, and he ministered unto them: and they continued a season in ward.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And the captain put them in Joseph's care, and he did what was needed for them; and they were kept in prison for some time.
- Basic English Bible

The captain of the guard assigned them to Joseph, and he became their personal attendant. After they had been in custody for some time,
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

And the captain of the life-guard appointed Joseph to them, that he should attend on them. And they were [several] days in custody.
- Darby Bible

But the keeper of the prison delivered them to Joseph, and he served them. Some little time passed, and they were kept in custody.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

And the captain of the guard charged Joseph with them, and he ministered unto them: and they continued a season in ward.
- English Revised Version

The captain of the guard assigned them to Joseph, and he took care of them. They stayed in prison many days.
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Genesis 40:4

Wesley's Notes for Genesis 40:4


40:4 The captain of the guard, which was Potiphar, charged Joseph with them - Which intimates that he began now to be reconciled to him.


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