Genesis 41:41-46
Summary for Gen 41:41-46: 41:41-46 a Joseph was made the acting ruler or manager of Egypt.41:42 b Pharaoh’s signet ring had a seal used for signing documents. The seal was impressed in soft clay, which hardened and left a permanent impression of the ruler’s signature, which carried his authority. Numerous seals of this type have been found in archaeological digs.
• The linen clothing and gold chain signified Joseph’s new status as ruler.
Summary for Gen 41:43-44: 41:43-44 c Pharaoh made Joseph second-in-command; all the people had to submit to him. Cp. Ps 105:16-22 d.
41:45 e As token of Joseph’s new status, Pharaoh gave him an Egyptian name and a wife from a high-ranking family.
• On was a center for sun worship that came to be known as Heliopolis (“sun city”).
41:46 f He was thirty years old: It had been approximately thirteen years since his brothers had sold Joseph into slavery (37:2 g).
• he inspected the entire land of Egypt: As a wise manager, his first priority was to learn the scope of his responsibilities.
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