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Gen. 39:1–23 In Egypt, Joseph maintains his integrity by refusing to lie with Potiphar’s wife, which results in his being wrongfully imprisoned.
Gen. 39:1 This verse, which echoes 37:36, reintroduces Joseph as the main character of the story that follows.
Gen. 39:2–5 The Lord was with Joseph. Joseph’s life in Egypt is governed by God’s providential care (see 50:20). God’s blessing will come through Joseph (compare 12:3; 18:18; 22:17; 30:27).
Gen. 39:6–9 Handsome in form and appearance echoes 29:17, which describes Joseph’s mother Rachel. Joseph recognizes that to give in to Potiphar’s wife would be an offense against his master and against God (see Ps. 51:4).
Gen. 39:13–15 Concerning the term “Hebrew,” see note on 10:21–32.
Gen. 39:20 Joseph’s imprisonment where the king’s prisoners were confined will prove significant for future developments.
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