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Potiphar, Potiphar's

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: rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names)

(See also: Egypt, Joseph (OT), Pharaoh)

Bible References:

• Genesis 37:34-36
• Genesis 39:02
• Genesis 39:14

Word Data:

• Strong's: H6318