Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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
Bible References
Joseph
Genesis 39:21
Jehovah helped him and was good to him. He even made the jailer like Joseph so much that
Genesis 18:3
Abraham said: My Lord, if I have now found favor in your sight, do not pass by your servant.
Genesis 19:19
You have been so kind to me and saved my life, and you have granted me such mercy. But I cannot go to the mountains. Disaster would catch up to me there, and I would soon die.
Genesis 32:5
I own cattle, donkeys, sheep, goats, and slaves. I am sending you word in the hope of gaining your favor.
Genesis 33:8
Esau asked: What about that other group I met? What do you mean by all this company? Jacob answered: It was to gain your favor.
1 Samuel 16:22
Not long after this, Saul sent another message to Jesse: I really like David. Please let him stay with me.
Nehemiah 2:4
The king asked: What is your desire? So I made prayer to the God of heaven.
Proverbs 16:7
When a man's ways please Jehovah he makes even his enemies live in peace with him.
Overseer
Genesis 39:22
he put him in charge of the other prisoners and of everything that was done in the jail.
Genesis 15:2
Abram said: O Jehovah God, what will you give me? I continue childless! The heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus.
Genesis 24:2
Abraham said to the senior servant of his household who was in charge of all that he owned: Take a solemn oath.
Genesis 41:40
I will put you in charge of my country. All my people will obey your orders. Your authority will be second only to mine.
Proverbs 14:35
The king's favor is toward a wise servant. His anger is against the one who causes shame.
Proverbs 17:2
A wise servant will rule over a son who causes shame and share the inheritance among the brothers.
Proverbs 22:29
Do you see a man diligent in his business? He will stand before kings. He will not stand before unknown men.
Proverbs 27:18
When you keep a fig tree you eat the fruit. He who waits on his master will be honored.
Acts 20:28
Be on guard for yourselves and the flock that the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Feed the Congregation of God that he purchased with the blood of his own [Son].