The keeper of the prison committed to Joseph’s hand all the prisoners who were in the prison. Whatever they did there, he was responsible for it.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Genesis 39:22 in context
Genesis 39:19–23
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When his master heard the words of his wife, which she spoke to him, saying, “This is what your servant did to me,” his wrath was kindled.
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Joseph’s master took him, and put him into the prison, the place where the king’s prisoners were bound, and he was there in custody.
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But the LORD was with Joseph, and showed kindness to him, and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.
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The keeper of the prison committed to Joseph’s hand all the prisoners who were in the prison. Whatever they did there, he was responsible for it.
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The keeper of the prison didn’t look after anything that was under his hand, because the LORD was with him; and that which he did, the LORD made it prosper.
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