Genesis 41:42-44

Expanded Bible

⁴² Then ·the king [^LPharaoh] took off ·from his own finger his ring with the royal seal on it [^Lhis signet ring; ^Ca form of identification], and he put it on Joseph’s finger. He gave Joseph fine linen clothes to wear, and he put a gold chain around Joseph’s neck [^Call symbols of authority]. ⁴³ ·The king had Joseph [^LHe made him] ride in the second royal chariot, and people walked ahead of his chariot calling, “Bow down [^Can Egyptian word of uncertain meaning]!” By doing these things, the king put Joseph in charge of all of Egypt.

⁴⁴ The king said to him, “I am ·the king [^LPharaoh], and I say that no one in all the land of Egypt may lift a hand or a foot without your permission.”