Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 39:23
The keeper of the prison looked not to any thing [that was] under his hand; because the LORD was with him, and [that] which he did, the LORD made [it] to prosper.
The keeper of the prison looked not to anything [that was] under his hand,…. Under the hand of Joseph; he did not inquire into and examine his conduct and management of things; he took no account of what was in his hands, nor required any of him; so satisfied was he with what he did, and had such an opinion of his prudence and faithfulness. The Targums of Onkelos and Jonathan paraphrase it,
“he saw no crime in him,”
either in the management of affairs he committed to him, or for which he was put into prison, and therefore did not use him as he did other prisoners:
because the Lord was with him; supplying him with his grace, giving him wisdom to do everything in the best manner committed to him, which caused the keeper of the prison to respect him as he did:
and [that] which he did the Lord made [it] to prosper; every method he took to secure the prisoners, every scheme he formed to bring them to confession of their crimes, or to clear those that were innocent; and every other thing relative to prison affairs, all through the good hand of God upon him, guiding, directing, and blessing him, succeeded well, which gained him the favour and good will of the keeper and the prisoners.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
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Who doth not feel pity in the review of Joseph’s unjust and cruel treatment! Behold the Patriarch a little before the object of his father’s love. And now look at him as a bond slave and a prisoner in a strange land! To what a reverse of circumstances are even good men exposed, in this waste and howling wilderness. But, Reader! never forget that JESUS is with his people always, and in all their affliction he is afflicted. Suitable, seasonable grace shall be given them as they stand in need. And as their day is, so shall their strength be.
But is there nothing in this Chapter which prompts the heart to discover some faint sketches of him of whom Joseph was a type? Oh yes! certainly a greater than Joseph is here. How was the Son of GOD when upon earth sold and tempted, and led into prison and unto death! If we look at Joseph suffering by unjust imputation, can we forget for a moment him to whom our sins are imputed; though he did no sin, and in whose mouth there was found no guile. Did he not bear our sins in his own body on the tree when he died, the just for the unjust to bring us to GOD. LORD, grant that as in so much mercy, thou didst condescend to be sin for us who knew no sin, we may be made the righteousness of GOD in thee.
Fuente: Hawker’s Poor Man’s Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
Gen 39:23 The keeper of the prison looked not to any thing [that was] under his hand; because the LORD was with him, and [that] which he did, the LORD made [it] to prosper.
Ver. 23. Looked not to anything. ] See Trapp on “ Gen 40:6 “ See Trapp on “ Psa 1:3 “
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
keeper: Gen 40:3, Gen 40:4
because: Gen 39:2, Gen 39:3, Gen 49:23, Gen 49:24, 1Sa 2:30, Psa 1:3, Psa 37:3-11, Isa 43:2, Dan 6:22
Reciprocal: Gen 24:10 – all the Gen 39:6 – he left 1Sa 16:18 – the Lord 1Sa 18:5 – behaved 1Sa 18:14 – the Lord 2Sa 6:11 – the Lord blessed 2Ch 31:10 – the Lord Pro 27:18 – so Ecc 12:1 – Remember Amo 5:14 – and so Act 27:24 – lo