found grace in his sight] Though he were hated of his brethren he was favoured by a stranger; that was another effect of Gods favour, and therefore to be sought for at Gods hand, as Neh. 2. 4, 5. overseer] For this office was requisite some acquaintance with the Egyptian Tongue, to the learning whereof no doubt he had addicted himselfe; and he was very capable of that or any other skill else he could not so soone have beene sufficient for such Offices as were put upon him; it is like at first he spake it imperfectly, but use in one so ingenious would advance apace to proficiencie: Here we see an instance of the Divine providence, for Joseph was sold to be a servant, a slave, but God preferres him from a state of contempt to a place of Authoritie; his diligence and faithfulnesse made him well accepted of his Master, according to that of Solomon, He that waiteth on his master shall be honoured, Proverbs 27:18. Thus the prediction of his Dreame begins to worke, which by degrees (though with some interruptions) proceeded to an higher preeminence of honour, and power. all that he had he put] Because God prospered him, Potiphar thus trusted him, and so he made Religion to serve his profit.