answersLogoWhite

0

Potiphar was the Sar Hatabachim of Pharaoh (Genesis ch.39). Some translate this as Pharaoh's chief executioner (Targum), while others translate it as the chief butcher (Rashi commentary). Joseph was purchased as a slave by Potiphar, and served in his house (Genesis 39).

User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

How many potiphar's wives were there in the Bible?

AnswerThe Bible only mentions that Potiphar had one wife.


What was the first imprisonment recorded in the bible?

Joseph's jailing by Potiphar, Gen. 39:6-20


Who are businessmen in the Bible?

Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob were definitely businessmen. So was Potiphar, to whom Joseph was sold.


When was Potiphar's Wife created?

Potiphar's Wife was created in 1931.


What reasons does Joseph give for refusing Potiphar's wife?

He tells her that he is the head of Potiphar's posessions, but he has no right to Potiphar's wife. He also says that he would not be honoring God if he did what Potiphar's wife wanted.


Who was potiphon?

Potiphon does not exist. You prabably mean Potiphar, who was Pharoah's butcher in the story of Joseph. When Joseph arrived in Egypt as a slave he was sold to Potiphar. Potiphar liked Joseph and made him head slave, but Potiphar's wife was jealous, and tricked Potiphar into throwing Joseph in jail.


Who was Potipher?

Potiphar was an Egyptian official who is mentioned in the Bible as the captain of the guard and owner of Joseph, who was sold into slavery by his brothers. According to the story, Potiphar's wife falsely accused Joseph of making advances towards her, resulting in Joseph being imprisoned.


What has the author PMH Potiphar written?

P.M.H Potiphar has written: 'Library and Research Skills for Top Juniors'


What are the ratings and certificates for Potiphar's Wife - 1931?

Potiphar's Wife - 1931 is rated/received certificates of: UK:A


Was Potiphar a eunich?

Unlikely as he was married.


How do you spell potiphar?

That is the correct spelling of the Biblical name Potiphar. He is in the book of Genesis as the captain of guards who imprisons Joseph during his captivity.


Why is Potipher's name changed to Potiphera in the bible?

They were two different people. Potiphar was captain of Pharaoh's guard, (Genesis 37.36); and Potiphera was the priest of On, and Joseph's father-in-law (Genesis 41.45)