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Egyptian official who bought Joseph as a slave — then jailed him over a lie
Captain of Pharaoh's guard who purchased Joseph as a slave — then saw Joseph was so capable he put him in charge of everything. When Potiphar's wife falsely accused Joseph of assault, he threw him in prison. The setup for the next chapter of God's plan.
3 chapters across 1 book
Potiphar is introduced here as Joseph's first owner in Egypt — an officer of Pharaoh's guard who purchases him from the Midianite traders, setting the stage for the next chapter of Joseph's story.
The Glow Up in EgyptGenesis 39:1-6Potiphar is the powerful Egyptian officer who purchases Joseph and, recognizing God's hand in Joseph's work, entrusts him with complete oversight of his entire household and estate.
New Cellmates Drop InGenesis 40:1-4Potiphar is recalled here as a contrast point — Joseph once ran this official's entire household, and now serves disgraced prisoners, marking how far his circumstances have fallen.
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