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 ]