1. Joseph had been taken down to Egypt. An Egyptian named Potiphar had bought him from the Ishmaelite traders who had taken him there. Potiphar was one of Pharaoh's officials. He was the captain of the palace guard.
2. The Lord was with Joseph. He gave him great success. Joseph lived in Potiphar's house.
3. Joseph's master saw that the Lord was with him. He saw that the Lord gave Joseph success in everything he did.