45 Pharaoh gave Joseph the name Zaphenath-paneah and gave him a wife, Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest at On.[a] And Joseph went throughout[b] the land of Egypt.

Joseph’s Administration

46 Joseph was thirty years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh king of Egypt. Joseph left Pharaoh’s presence and traveled throughout the land of Egypt.

47 During the seven years of abundance the land produced outstanding harvests.

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Footnotes

  1. 41:45 Or Heliopolis, also in v. 50
  2. 41:45 Or Joseph gained authority over

45 Pharaoh gave Joseph(A) the name Zaphenath-Paneah and gave him Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest(B) of On,[a](C) to be his wife.(D) And Joseph went throughout the land of Egypt.

46 Joseph was thirty years old(E) when he entered the service(F) of Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from Pharaoh’s presence and traveled throughout Egypt. 47 During the seven years of abundance(G) the land produced plentifully.

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 41:45 That is, Heliopolis; also in verse 50