Genesis 37

NET

36 Now in Egypt the Midianites sold Joseph to Potiphar, one of Pharaoh’s officials, the captain of the guard.


Darby

36 And the Midianites sold him into Egypt, to Potiphar, a chamberlainD321 of PharaohD322, the captain of the life-guard.


Darby Bible Notes

chamberlain - See 1 Sam. 8.15. Pharaoh - 'Pharaoh,' the title of the Egyptian kings.


KJV

36 And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officerK240of Pharaoh's, [and] captain of the guardK241.


KJV Bible Notes

officer: Heb. Eunuch. But the word doth signify not only eunuchs, but also chamberlains, courtiers, and officers. captain of the guard: Heb. chief of the slaughter men, or executioners. Or, chief Marshall.