Genesis 41:39-44 ▼

39 Since God has revealed all of this to you,| Pharaoh told Joseph, |there is no one so wise and discerning as you.

40 So you are to be appointed in charge over my palace, and all of my people are to do whatever you command them to do. Only the throne will have greater authority than you.|

41 |Look!| Pharaoh confirmed to Joseph, |I've put you in charge of the entire land of Egypt!|

42 Then Pharaoh removed his signet ring from his hand, placed it on Joseph's hand, had him clothed in fine linen garments, and placed a gold chain around his neck.

43 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.

44 Pharaoh also told Joseph, |I'm still Pharaoh, but without your permission nobody in all of the land of Egypt will so much as lift up their hands or take a step!|