Conclusion of Joseph Is Put Into Prison

The man in charge of the prison soon sees that Joseph is a good man. So he pushes him in charge of all the other prisoners. Later, Phar'aoh becomes angry with his cupbearer and his baker, and puts them into prison. One night they each have  a special dream, but they do not know the meaning of their dreams. the next day Joseph says:  'Tell me your dreams.'  And when they do, Joseph with God's help, explains the meaning of their dreams.

To the cupbearer, Joseph says: 'In three days you will be let out of prison, and you will become Phar'aoh's cupbearer again.' So Joseph adds: 'When you get out, tell Phar'aoh about me, and help me to get out of this place.' But to the baker, Joseph says:  'In just three days, Phar'aoh will have your head cut off.

In three days it happens just as Joseph said. Phar'aoh has the baker's head cut off.  The cupbearer though, is let out of prison and begins to serve the king again. But the cupbearer forgets all about Joseph! He does not tell Phar'aoh about him, and Joseph had to stay in prison.

Next time: Pharaoh's Dreams

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