Bible verse

Psalm 105:17

He sent a man before them—Joseph, sold as a slave.

Psalm 105:17 · BSB

Psalm 105:17 in context

The verses around it, from Psalm 105.

13 they wandered from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another.

14 He let no man oppress them; He rebuked kings on their behalf:

15 “Do not touch My anointed ones! Do no harm to My prophets!”

16 He called down famine on the land and cut off all their supplies of food.

17 He sent a man before them—Joseph, sold as a slave.

18 They bruised his feet with shackles and placed his neck in irons,

19 until his prediction came true and the word of the LORD proved him right.

20 The king sent and released him; the ruler of peoples set him free.

21 He made him master of his household, ruler over all his substance,

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Psalm 105:17 in other translations

KJV

He sent a man before them, [even] Joseph, [who] was sold for a servant:

ASV

He sent a man before them; Joseph was sold for a servant:

ERV

He sent a man before them; Joseph was sold for a servant:

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