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At Pharaoh's birthday feast the restored chief cupbearer respectfully places a drinking cup in Pharaoh's hand. Ancient Egyptian court, modest linen and gold ceremonial collar; restrained feast. No Joseph, no execution, no modern glassware.
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Genesis 40:20-22

Pharaoh Restores the Cupbearer

Dreams in Prison · Genesis 40

Story guide: On Pharaoh’s birthday, the cupbearer is restored and the baker hanged, just as Joseph said.

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20And on the third day, Pharaoh’s birthday, he made a feast for all his servants, and he lifted up the head of the chief cupbearer and the head of the chief baker among his servants.

21He restored the chief cupbearer to his office, and he put the cup into Pharaoh’s hand.

22But he hanged the chief baker, just as Joseph had interpreted to them.

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