Genesis 40:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

GENESIS CHAPTER 40 Pharaoh's chief butler and baker are put into prison, and committed to Joseph, Genesis 40:1-4. They dream, and are sad, Genesis 40:5,6. He asks the reason, Genesis 40:7. Their answer, and Joseph's reply, Genesis 40:8. The chief butler tells his dream, Genesis 40:9-11. Joseph interprets it of his restoration, and desires him to be mindful of him, Genesis 40:12-15. The chief baker also tells his dream, Genesis 40:16,17. Joseph interprets it, Genesis 40:18,19. Both made good by the event, Genesis 40:20-22. The butler forgets Joseph, Genesis 40:23. 1720 No text from Poole on this verse.

Genesis 40:1

1 And it came to pass after these things, that the butler of the king of Egypt and his baker had offended their lord the king of Egypt.