Genesis 40:3-7
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3 and put them in custody in the house of the captain of the guard(A) in the prison where Joseph was confined. 4 The captain of the guard assigned Joseph to them, and he became their personal attendant. And they were in custody for some time.[a]
5 The Egyptian king’s cupbearer and baker, who were confined in the prison, each had a dream. Both had a dream on the same night, and each dream had its own meaning. 6 When Joseph came to them in the morning, he saw that they looked distraught. 7 So he asked Pharaoh’s officers who were in custody with him in his master’s house, “Why do you look so sad today?”(B)
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- Genesis 40:4 Lit custody days
Genesis 41:10
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10 Pharaoh had been angry with his servants, and he put me and the chief baker in the custody of the captain of the guard.
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Genesis 42:17
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17 So Joseph imprisoned them together for three days.
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