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# 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](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))
(See also: [Egypt](../names/egypt.md), [Joseph (OT)](../names/josephot.md), [Pharaoh](../names/pharaoh.md))
## Bible References:
* [Genesis 37:34-36](rc://en/tn/help/gen/37/34)
* [Genesis 39:02](rc://en/tn/help/gen/39/02)
* [Genesis 39:14](rc://en/tn/help/gen/39/14)
## Word Data:
* Strong's: H6318