SOLD TO POTIPHAR
In Egypt, Joseph was sold to Potiphar. The writer tells us he was an
Egyptian. This may be because this was a time when a non-Egyptian
dynasty was ruling in Egypt. Potiphar was a commanding officer of the
royal bodyguard. These men carried out executions for Pharaoh. The
writer tel... [ Continue Reading ]
FLEEING FROM TEMPTATION"And Joseph was handsome in form and
appearance." This simple statement at the end of verse six introduces
the reason for another serious problem which was to arise in Joseph's
life. Potiphar's wife was attracted to the young Hebrew slave. She
tried to entice him daily. He ref... [ Continue Reading ]
IMPRISONED THOUGH INNOCENT
The unfortunate truth is that people who do what is right do not
always receive right treatment. Though Joseph had honored his master
and God, Potiphar's wife lied about him. She called the other servants
together and told them Joseph had tried to lie with her. She claime... [ Continue Reading ]