Genesis 40

Pharaoh's chief butler and his chief baker, having offended their lord, are put in prison, Genesis 40:1-3 . The captain of the guard gives them into the care of Joseph, Genesis 40:4 . Each of them has a dream, Genesis 40:5 . Joseph, seeing them sad, questions them on the subject, Genesis 40:6 , Genesis 40:7 . Their answer, Genesis 40:8 . The chief butler tells his dream, Genesis 40:9-11 . Joseph interprets it, Genesis 40:12 , Genesis 40:13 . Gives a slight sketch of his history to the chief butler, and begs him to think upon him when restored to his office, Genesis 40:14 , Genesis 40:15 . The chief baker tells his dream, Genesis 40:16 , Genesis 40:17 . Joseph interprets this also, Genesis 40:18 , Genesis 40:19 . Both dreams are fulfilled according to the interpretation, the chief butler being restored to his office, and the chief baker hanged, Genesis 40:20-22 . The chief butler makes no interest for Joseph, Genesis 40:23 .