637 B
637 B
was so impressed with Joseph
Pharaoh was amazed by Joseph’s wisdom and felt respect for him; he trusted Joseph to make wise decisions that would benefit the people. It may be clearer to say, “impressed with Joseph’s wisdom.”
he appointed him to be the second most powerful man in all of Egypt!
This is a strong statement that emphasizes how unusual it was for a slave to be so honored by the Pharaoh. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclamations)
the second most powerful man
Pharaoh made Joseph a very powerful and important ruler over all of Egypt. Only Pharaoh was more powerful and important than Joseph.