Genesis 37:36
“The Midianites sold him into Egypt to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh’s, the captain of the guard.”
What does Genesis 37:36 mean?
Joseph's journey into captivity continues here as he's sold to Potiphar, a powerful official in Egypt's royal household. Rather than being discarded or destroyed, Joseph ends up in the service of someone important, which will matter deeply for what comes next in his story. This detail matters because it shows how even in his darkest moment of betrayal and slavery, circumstances are quietly positioning him for a future he can't yet see. For anyone walking through unexpected hardship, this reminds us that our current situation, however painful, isn't the end of God's story for us.