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And wherever Joseph went, the command was shouted, “Kneel down!” So Pharaoh put Joseph in charge of all Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/41.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he made him ride in his second chariot. And they called out before him, “Bow the knee!” Thus he set him over all the land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/41.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He had Joseph ride in his second chariot, with men calling out before him, “Bow the knee!” So he placed him over all the land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/41.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried before him, Bow the knee: and he made him <i>ruler</i> over all the land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/41.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And he had him ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried out before him, “Bow the knee!” So he set him over all the land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/41.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And he had him ride in his second chariot; and they proclaimed ahead of him, “Bow the knee!” And he placed him over all the land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/41.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He had him ride in his second chariot; and they proclaimed before him, &#8220Bow the knee!&#8221 And he set him over all the land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/41.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he had him ride in his second chariot; and they proclaimed before him, “Bow the knee!” And he set him over all the land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/41.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And he had him ride in his second chariot; and they called out before him, “Bow the knee!” And he set him over all the land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/41.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He had him ride in his second chariot; and runners proclaimed before him, “[Attention,] bow the knee!” And he set him over all the land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/41.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He had Joseph ride in his second chariot, and servants called out before him, “Make way! ” So he placed him over all the land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/41.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He had Joseph ride in his second chariot, and servants called out before him, &#8220Abrek!&#8221 So he placed him over all the land of Egypt. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/41.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried before him, Bow the knee: and he set him over all the land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/41.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />He also let him ride in the chariot next to his own, and people shouted, "Make way for Joseph!" So Joseph was governor of Egypt. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/41.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried before him, Bow the knee: and he set him over all the land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/41.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He had him ride in the chariot of the second-in-command. Men ran ahead of him and shouted, "Make way!" Pharaoh put Joseph in charge of Egypt. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/41.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He gave him the second royal chariot to ride in, and his guard of honor went ahead of him and cried out, "Make way! Make way!" And so Joseph was appointed governor over all Egypt. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/41.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then he provided him with a chariot as his second-in-command, outfitted with a group of people who shouted out in front of him, "Bow your knees!" And that's how Pharaoh set Joseph over the entire land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/41.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He had Joseph ride in his second chariot, with men calling out before him, ?Bow the knee!? So he placed him over all the land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/41.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Pharaoh had him ride in the chariot used by his second-in-command, and they cried out before him, "Kneel down!" So he placed him over all the land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/41.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And he had him ride in the second chariot which he had, and they called out before him, "Bow the knee. " So he put him in charge over the entire land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/41.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had: and they cried before him, Bow the knee: and he made him ruler over all the land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/41.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He made him ride in the second chariot which he had. They cried before him, “Bow the knee!” He set him over all the land of Egypt. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/41.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and causes him to ride in the second chariot which he has, and they proclaim before him, “Bow the knee!” And [he] set him over all the land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/41.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and causeth him to ride in the second chariot which he hath, and they proclaim before him, 'Bow the knee!' and -- to put him over all the land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/41.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will cause him to ride in the second chariot which is to him. And they will cry out before him, Aback. And he gave him over all the land of Egypt.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/41.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he made him go up into his second chariot, the crier proclaiming that all should bow their knee before him, and that they should know he was made govenor over the whole land of Egypt. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/41.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he caused him to ascend upon his second swift chariot, with the herald proclaiming that everyone should bend their knee before him, and that they should know that he was governor over the entire land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/41.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He then had him ride in his second chariot, and they shouted “Abrek!” before him. Thus was Joseph installed over the whole land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/41.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He had him ride in the chariot of his second-in-command; and they cried out in front of him, “Bow the knee!” Thus he set him over all the land of Egypt.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/41.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he made him to ride in another chariot which belonged to him; and they cried before him, Father and governor! Thus he made him governor over all the land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/41.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he set him in his other chariot, and he was proclaimed before him, “Father and Prince”, and he gave him authority over all the land of Egypt.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/41.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried before him: 'Abrech'; and he set him over all the land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/41.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he mounted him on the second of his chariots, and a herald made proclamation before him; and he set him over all the land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/41-43.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=10627" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/41.htm">Joseph Given Charge of Egypt</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">42</span>Then Pharaoh removed the signet ring from his finger, put it on Joseph’s finger, clothed him in garments of fine linen, and placed a gold chain around his neck. <span class="reftext">43</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7392.htm" title="7392: way·yar·kêḇ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To mount and ride, ride. A primitive root; to ride; causatively, to place upon, to despatch.">He had Joseph ride</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4932.htm" title="4932: ham·miš·neh (Art:: N-ms) -- A double, copy, second. From shanah; properly, a repetition, i.e. A duplicate, or a double; by implication, a second.">in his second</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/4818.htm" title="4818: bə·mir·ke·ḇeṯ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- A chariot. Feminine of merkab; a chariot.">chariot,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: way·yiq·rə·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">with men calling out</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·nāw (Prep-l:: N-cpc:: 3ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/86.htm" title="86: ’aḇ·rêḵ (Adv) -- To kneel. Probably an Egyptian word meaning kneel.">“Bow the knee!”</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: wə·nā·ṯō·wn (Conj-w:: V-Qal-InfAbs) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">So he placed</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">over</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’e·reṣ (N-fsc) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/4714.htm" title="4714: miṣ·rā·yim (N-proper-fs) -- A son of Ham, also his desc. and their country in N.W. Africa. Dual of matsowr; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt.">of Egypt.</a> </span><span class="reftext">44</span>And Pharaoh declared to Joseph, “I am Pharaoh, but without your permission, no one in all the land of Egypt shall lift his hand or foot.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/6-9.htm">Esther 6:9</a></span><br />Let the robe and the horse be entrusted to one of the king’s most noble princes. Let them array the man the king wants to honor and parade him on the horse through the city square, proclaiming before him, ‘This is what is done for the man whom the king is delighted to honor!’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/5-29.htm">Daniel 5:29</a></span><br />Then Belshazzar gave the command, and they clothed Daniel in purple, placed a gold chain around his neck, and proclaimed him the third highest ruler in the kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-33.htm">1 Kings 1:33-35</a></span><br />“Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon. / There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet are to anoint him king over Israel. You are to blow the ram’s horn and declare, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ / Then you shall go up with him, and he is to come and sit on my throne and reign in my place. For I have appointed him ruler over Israel and Judah.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/9-13.htm">2 Kings 9:13</a></span><br />Quickly, each man took his garment and put it under Jehu on the bare steps. Then they blew the ram’s horn and proclaimed, “Jehu is king!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/10-3.htm">Esther 10:3</a></span><br />For Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Xerxes, preeminent among the Jews and highly favored by his many kinsmen, seeking the good of his people and speaking peace to all his countrymen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/6-3.htm">Daniel 6:3</a></span><br />Soon, by his extraordinary spirit, Daniel distinguished himself among the administrators and satraps. So the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/11-3.htm">Exodus 11:3</a></span><br />And the LORD gave the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians. Moreover, Moses himself was highly regarded in Egypt by Pharaoh’s officials and by the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-7.htm">1 Samuel 2:7-8</a></span><br />The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. / He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/105-21.htm">Psalm 105:21-22</a></span><br />He made him master of his household, ruler over all his substance, / to instruct his princes as he pleased and teach his elders wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/29-23.htm">Proverbs 29:23</a></span><br />A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-10.htm">Acts 7:10</a></span><br />and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a></span><br />Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1</a></span><br />Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a></span><br />For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-52.htm">Luke 1:52</a></span><br />He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried before him, Bow the knee: and he made him ruler over all the land of Egypt.</p><p class="hdg">and they.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/esther/6-8.htm">Esther 6:8,9</a></b></br> Let the royal apparel be brought which the king <i>useth</i> to wear, and the horse that the king rideth upon, and the crown royal which is set upon his head: … </p><p class="hdg">Bow the knee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/45-8.htm">Genesis 45:8</a></b></br> So now <i>it was</i> not you <i>that</i> sent me hither, but God: and he hath made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt.</p><p class="hdg">Heb.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10</a></b></br> That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of <i>things</i> in heaven, and <i>things</i> in earth, and <i>things</i> under the earth;</p><p class="hdg">ruler.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/42-6.htm">Genesis 42:6,30,33</a></b></br> And Joseph <i>was</i> the governor over the land, <i>and</i> he <i>it was</i> that sold to all the people of the land: and Joseph's brethren came, and bowed down themselves before him <i>with</i> their faces to the earth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/45-8.htm">Genesis 45:8,26</a></b></br> So now <i>it was</i> not you <i>that</i> sent me hither, but God: and he hath made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/7-10.htm">Acts 7:10</a></b></br> And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/7-7.htm">And</a> <a href="/genesis/37-10.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/revelation/18-13.htm">Carriages</a> <a href="/genesis/32-23.htm">Causeth</a> <a href="/genesis/41-41.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/acts/8-38.htm">Chariot</a> <a href="/genesis/39-18.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/genesis/21-17.htm">Crying</a> <a href="/genesis/41-41.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Knee</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-18.htm">nd</a> <a href="/revelation/14-6.htm">Proclaim</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-6.htm">Proclaimed</a> <a href="/genesis/24-61.htm">Ride</a> <a href="/genesis/35-11.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/revelation/22-3.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/genesis/41-5.htm">Second</a> <a href="/revelation/19-3.htm">Shouted</a> <a href="/genesis/40-13.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/13-2.htm">And</a> <a href="/genesis/42-6.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/genesis/50-9.htm">Carriages</a> <a href="/genesis/47-7.htm">Causeth</a> <a href="/genesis/42-17.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/genesis/46-29.htm">Chariot</a> <a href="/genesis/41-55.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/genesis/41-55.htm">Crying</a> <a href="/genesis/41-44.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/exodus/28-42.htm">Knee</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-3.htm">nd</a> <a href="/exodus/9-16.htm">Proclaim</a> <a href="/exodus/9-16.htm">Proclaimed</a> <a href="/exodus/4-20.htm">Ride</a> <a href="/genesis/42-6.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/exodus/2-15.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/genesis/41-52.htm">Second</a> <a href="/exodus/32-17.htm">Shouted</a> <a href="/genesis/42-15.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 41</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/41-1.htm">Pharaoh has two dreams.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/41-9.htm">Joseph interprets them.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/41-33.htm">He gives Pharaoh counsel, and is highly advanced, and married.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">46. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/41-46.htm">The seven years of plenty.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">50. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/41-50.htm">He begets children.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">53. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/41-53.htm">The famine begins.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Chariots were symbols of power and prestige in ancient Egypt, often used by royalty and high-ranking officials. The "second chariot" signifies Joseph's rank as the second most powerful man in the kingdom. This elevation is a fulfillment of the dreams Joseph had in his youth (<a href="/genesis/37-5.htm">Genesis 37:5-11</a>), where his brothers' sheaves bowed to his sheaf, symbolizing his future leadership and authority.<p><b>with men calling out before him, “Bow the knee!”</b><br>The command to "Bow the knee" reflects the respect and submission required by those who encountered Joseph. This public proclamation ensured that all recognized Joseph's authority and position. The act of bowing is a sign of reverence and submission, which is consistent with the cultural practices of the time. This scene foreshadows the ultimate submission to Christ, as <a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10-11</a> states that every knee will bow to Jesus, acknowledging His lordship.<p><b>So he placed him over all the land of Egypt</b><br>Joseph's appointment over all the land of Egypt demonstrates God's providence and the fulfillment of His promises. Despite Joseph's earlier trials, including being sold into slavery and unjustly imprisoned, God's plan for him prevailed. This mirrors the biblical theme of God raising the humble and exalting those who are faithful (<a href="/1_peter/5-6.htm">1 Peter 5:6</a>). Joseph's role as a savior of Egypt during the famine is a type of Christ, who provides salvation and sustenance to all who come to Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a></b><br>A Hebrew man who was sold into slavery by his brothers, rose to prominence in Egypt due to his God-given ability to interpret dreams.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharaoh.htm">Pharaoh</a></b><br>The ruler of Egypt who appointed Joseph as second-in-command after Joseph interpreted his dreams about the coming famine.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>The land where Joseph was taken as a slave and later became a powerful leader.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/second_chariot.htm">Second Chariot</a></b><br>Symbolizes Joseph's high status and authority in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/bow_the_knee.htm">Bow the Knee</a></b><br>A command for people to show respect and submission to Joseph, indicating his elevated position.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_timing.htm">God's Sovereignty and Timing</a></b><br>Joseph's rise to power demonstrates God's control over circumstances and His perfect timing in fulfilling His plans.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a></b><br>Joseph remained faithful to God despite his trials, showing that integrity and trust in God can lead to unexpected blessings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_and_exaltation.htm">Humility and Exaltation</a></b><br>Joseph's account is a reminder that humility before God and others can lead to exaltation, as God lifts up the humble.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Joseph's leadership in Egypt teaches us about the importance of wise and responsible stewardship of the positions God entrusts to us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/forgiveness_and_reconciliation.htm">Forgiveness and Reconciliation</a></b><br>Joseph's later interactions with his brothers highlight the power of forgiveness and the restoration of broken relationships.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_41.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 41</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_egyptian_record_of_joseph.htm">If Joseph became a high-ranking Egyptian official, why is there no Egyptian record of him?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_one_plan_feed_nations_for_7_years.htm">Genesis 41:46-49: Could one man's administrative plan truly stockpile enough grain to feed an entire nation (and surrounding regions) for seven years?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_a_long_famine_credible_without_evidence.htm">(Genesis 43:2) How credible is it that a single famine could last so long without any corroborating historical or archaeological evidence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_being_one_with_christ_mean.htm">What does Zaphenath-Paneah mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/41.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(43) <span class= "bld">In the second chariot.</span>--The object of this procession was to display Joseph to the people as their new governor. The Pharaoh, probably, took the chief part in this parade, riding in the first chariot of state.<p><span class= "bld">Bow the knee.</span>--Heb., <span class= "ital">abrech. </span>Canon Cook explains this as meaning <span class= "ital">rejoice, be happy. </span>It is in the imperative singular, and is addressed by the people to Joseph; for it is said "they cried before him," that is, the multitude, and not a herald. Naturally, therefore, it is in the singular, as the <span class= "ital">vivat rex </span>of the Middle Ages, or <span class= "ital">vive le roi </span>now. The similarity of sound with <span class= "ital">habrech, </span>bow the knee, is a mere chance and as this word also is singular, it must be addressed to Joseph, and not to the people.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/41-43.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He had Joseph ride</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּרְכֵּ֣ב</span> <span class="translit">(way·yar·kêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7392.htm">Strong's 7392: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ride, to place upon, to despatch</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in his second</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמִּשְׁנֶה֙</span> <span class="translit">(ham·miš·neh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4932.htm">Strong's 4932: </a> </span><span class="str2">A repetition, a duplicate, a double, a second</span><br /><br /><span class="word">chariot,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּמִרְכֶּ֤בֶת</span> <span class="translit">(bə·mir·ke·ḇeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4818.htm">Strong's 4818: </a> </span><span class="str2">A chariot</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with men calling out</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּקְרְא֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiq·rə·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> </span><span class="str2">To call, proclaim, read</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before him,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְפָנָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(lə·p̄ā·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Bow the knee!”</span><br /><span class="heb">אַבְרֵ֑ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(’aḇ·rêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_86.htm">Strong's 86: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kneel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">So he placed</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנָת֣וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(wə·nā·ṯō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him over</span><br /><span class="heb">עַ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(‘al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the land</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶ֥רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(’e·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Egypt.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִצְרָֽיִם׃</span> <span class="translit">(miṣ·rā·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4714.htm">Strong's 4714: </a> </span><span class="str2">Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/41-43.htm">Genesis 41:43 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/41-43.htm">Genesis 41:43 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/41-43.htm">Genesis 41:43 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/41-43.htm">Genesis 41:43 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/41-43.htm">Genesis 41:43 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/41-43.htm">Genesis 41:43 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/41-43.htm">Genesis 41:43 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/41-43.htm">Genesis 41:43 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/41-43.htm">Genesis 41:43 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/41-43.htm">Genesis 41:43 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/41-43.htm">OT Law: Genesis 41:43 And he made him to ride (Gen. 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