unfoldingWord_en_tn/gen/41/43.md

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He had him ride in the second chariot which he possessed

This act makes clear to the people that Joseph is second only to Pharaoh. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction)

Bend the knee

"Bow down and honor Joseph." To bend the knee and bow down was a sign of honor and respect. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction)

Pharaoh put him over all the land

The phrase "put you over" means to give authority. Here "land" refers to the people. See how you translated a similar phrase in Genesis 41:41. Alternate translation: "I put you in charge of everyone in Egypt"(See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom and rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)