And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither.
Joseph was about 17 years old. Egypt was flurishing, Nile basin was very furtile. Polytheists,
What difficulties did Jos encouter? Language!, culture, management skills. Must have worked diligently to overcome obstacles. To seve his rel mster, God. Epitome of servant spirit for both God and Potiphar.
