tooke off his ring] The ring was an ensigne of honour, as we find it mentioned both in holy Scripture, as Esth. 8. 2. &Luke 15:22. and in divers humane Authours: but withall this ring might be a signet of royall authoritie to seale and confirme such commands, orders, and decrees, as Joseph should signe for the peoples observance. fine linen] (Exodus 25:4. Revelation 19:8. 14.) According to the countrey, for Egypt was famous for fine linen, and broidered worke, Proverbs 7:16. Ezekiel 27:7. The word is taken also for silke, especially for white silke, in such were the noblemen arrayed, and were thereby distinguished from vulgar persons. gold chaine] This likewise was an ornament of honour, Proverbs 1:9. Ezekiel 16:11. Daniel 5. vers. 7. 16. 29. How lawfull it is for godly persons to weare such precious things, and with what conditions, see Annot. on Chap. 24. vers. 22.