# Potiphar # ## Facts: ## Potiphar was an important official for the pharaoh of Egypt during the time that Joseph was sold as a slave to some Ishmaelites. * Potiphar bought Joseph from the Ishmaelites and appointed him to be in charge of his household. * When Joseph was falsely accused of doing wrong, Potiphar had Joseph put in prison. (Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/translate-names)) (See also: [Egypt](../other/egypt.md), [Joseph (OT)](../other/josephot.md), [Pharaoh](../other/pharaoh.md)) ## Bible References: ## * [Genesis 37:34-36](en/tn/gen/help/37/34) * [Genesis 39:1-2](en/tn/gen/help/39/01) * [Genesis 39:13-15](en/tn/gen/help/39/13) ## Word Data:## * Strong's: