1005 B
Zaphenath-Paneah
Translators may add the following footnote: The name Zaphenath-Paneah means "a revealer of secrets." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)
He gave him Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera priest of On, as a wife
Priests in Egypt were the highest and most privileged caste. This marriage signifies Joseph's place of honor and privilege. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction)
gave him Asenath
"Asenath" is the name of the woman whom Pharaoh gave to Joseph as his wife. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)
daughter of Potiphera
"Potiphera" is the father of Asenath. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)
priest of On
On is a city, also called Heliopolis, which was "the City of the Sun" and the center of worship of the sun god Ra. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)
Joseph went out over the land of Egypt
Joseph traveled over the land to supervise the preparations for the coming drought.