into prison] It was strange that Potiphar being a Military man, Master of the slaughter men, as is noted on Chap. 37. vers. 36. and so incensed against Joseph for a crime so capitall, brake not out into some mortall violence; this must be imputed to the power of Gods providence, who can bridle mens corruptions, or manacle their hands, as pleaseth himselfe; so he withheld Abimelech from Sarah, Gen. Chap. 20. vers. 6. and David from Nabal and his houshold, 1 Sam. 25. 32, 33. who stoppeth the Lions mouthes, Daniel 6:22. setteth bounds to the swelling waves, Job 26:10. and suspendeth the operations of the fire, that though it blaze it cannot burne, Dan. 3. 21, 22, &c. under whose favour, and power is sufficient securitie, against the anger, and terrour of the whole world.
prison] And in the Dungeon also, Chap. 40. vers. 15. his evill intreatment there may be gathered by Psalms 105:18.