Genesis 40 - Introduction

A.M. 2284. B.C. 1720.

In this chapter things are working toward Joseph's advancement.

(1,) Two of Pharaoh's servants are committed to prison, and there, to Joseph's care, and so become witnesses of his extraordinary conduct, Genesis 40:1.

(2,) They dreamed each of them a dream, which Joseph interpreted, and they verified the interpretation, Genesis 40:20.

(3,) Joseph recommends his case to one of them, whose preferment he foresaw, Genesis 40:14; but in vain, Genesis 40:23.