Genesis 40:4

And the captain of the guard charged Joseph with them, and he served them: and they continued a season in ward.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 40:4

BSB
The captain of the guard assigned them to Joseph, and he became their personal attendant. After they had been in custody for some time,
AKJV
And the captain of the guard charged Joseph with them, and he served them: and they continued a season in ward.
CPDV
But the keeper of the prison delivered them to Joseph, who ministered to them also. Some little time passed by, while they were held in custody.
ERV
And the captain of the guard charged Joseph with them, and he ministered unto them: and they continued a season in ward.
NHEB
The captain of the guard assigned them to Joseph, and he attended them. They stayed in prison for some time.
SMT
And the chief of the cooks will appoint Joseph over them, and he will serve them; and they will be days in guard.

Commentary for Genesis 40:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 40:4
Summary
Joseph serves the imprisoned royal officials
Place
Prison
Event
Joseph attends to imprisoned officials
Estimated Time Period
c. 1900 BC
Category
Narrative