Genesis 37:36

And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh's, and captain of the guard.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 37:36

BSB
Meanwhile, the Midianites sold Joseph in Egypt to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh and captain of the guard.
AKJV
And the Midianites sold him into Egypt to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh's, and captain of the guard.
CPDV
the Midianites in Egypt sold Joseph to Potiphar, a eunuch of Pharaoh, instructor of the soldiers.
ERV
And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh's, the captain of the guard.
NHEB
Now the Midianites sold him into Egypt to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, the captain of the guard.
SMT
And the Midianites sold him in Egypt to Potiphar, an eunuch of Pharaoh chief of the cooks.

Commentary for Genesis 37:36

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 37:36
Summary
Joseph sold to Egyptian official as servant
Place
Egypt
Event
Joseph sold to Potiphar
Estimated Time Period
c. 1800 BC
Category
Narrative