36. That food should be saved to use during the seven years of hunger that will come on the land of Egypt. Then the people in Egypt will not die during the seven years of hunger.”
37. This seemed like a very good idea to the king, and all his officers agreed.
38. And the king asked them, “Can we find a better man than Joseph to take this job? God’s spirit is truly in him!”
39. So the king said to Joseph, “God has shown you all this. There is no one as wise and understanding as you are, so
40. I will put you in charge of my palace. All the people will obey your orders, and only I will be greater than you.”