# Potiphar #

## Facts: ##

Potiphar was an important official for the pharaoh of Egypt during the time that Joseph was sold as a slave to some Ishmaelites.

* Potiphar bought Joseph from the Ishmaelites and appointed him to be in charge of his household.
* When Joseph was falsely accused of doing wrong, Potiphar had Joseph put in prison.

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))

(See also: [egypt](../other/egypt.md) **·** [josephot](../other/josephot.md) **·** [pharaoh](../other/pharaoh.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Genesis 37:34-36](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/37/34)
* [Genesis 39:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/39/01)
* [Genesis 39:13-15](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/39/13)