Adam Clarke's Bible Commentary Verse 1. An officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard] Mr. Ainsworth, supposing that his office merely consisted in having charge of the king's prisoners, calls Potiphar provost marshal! See on ""chap. xxxvii. 36"", See on ""chap. xl. 3"".
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1-6 - Our enemies may strip us of outward distinctions and ornaments; but wisdom and grace cannot be taken from us. They may separate us from friends, relatives, and country; but they cannot take from us the presence of the Lord. They may shut us from outward blessings, rob u of liberty, and confine us in dungeons; but they cannot shut us ou from communion with God, from the throne of grace, or take from us the blessings of salvation. Joseph was blessed, wonderfully blessed, eve in the house where he was a slave
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