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Joseph is Delivered to Potiphar
In a similar way Joseph gave himself to the task of becoming the very best slave Potiphar ever had. This chapter is a description of Joseph as a faithful steward and can be described as follows: 1. &nbs …

Potiphar’s Wife Accuses Joseph
Joseph was a handsome young man. He also trusted in God and because of this he looked and acted differently than the other slaves. As a result, another great test came to him. His master’s wife fell in love with him and wanted him to make love to her (v. 7). Joseph refused …

Joseph is Sent to Prison
As could be expected Potiphar became very angry and had Joseph placed in a prison where the king’s prisoners were kept (vv. 19-20). John MacArthur says, “The death penalty for adultery may not have applied to a charge of attempted adultery, attempted seduction or rape, so …