# 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: [[../other/egypt.md]], [[../other/josephot.md]], [[../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)