Genesis 40:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

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. The butler - משקה mashkeh, the same as saky among the Arabians and Persians, and signifying a cup-bearer.

Baker - אפה opheh; rather cook, confectioner, or the like.

Had offended - They had probably been accused of attempting to take away the king's life, one by poisoning his drink, the other by poisoning his bread or confectionaries.

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.