Genesis 39:4

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Summary

And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.

Joseph

Overseer

Bible References

Joseph

But the LORD was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.

and said, "O Lord, if I have found favor in your sight, do not pass by your servant.

Behold, your servant has found favor in your sight, and you have shown me great kindness in saving my life. But I cannot escape to the hills, lest the disaster overtake me and I die.

I have oxen, donkeys, flocks, male servants, and female servants. I have sent to tell my lord, in order that I may find favor in your sight.'"

Esau said, "What do you mean by all this company that I met?" Jacob answered, "To find favor in the sight of my lord."

And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, "Let David remain in my service, for he has found favor in my sight."

Then the king said to me, "What are you requesting?" So I prayed to the God of heaven.

When a man's ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Overseer

And the keeper of the prison put Joseph in charge of all the prisoners who were in the prison. Whatever was done there, he was the one who did it.

But Abram said, "O Lord GOD, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?"

And Abraham said to his servant, the oldest of his household, who had charge of all that he had, "Put your hand under my thigh,

You shall be over my house, and all my people shall order themselves as you command. Only as regards the throne will I be greater than you."

A servant who deals wisely has the king's favor, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.

A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.

Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.

Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who guards his master will be honored.

Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood.