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Genesis 40:23 Yet the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph, but forgot him.

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      23. yet did not the chief butler remember Joseph--This was human nature. How prone are men to forget and neglect in prosperity, those who have been their companions in adversity (Am 6:6)! But although reflecting no credit on the butler, it was wisely ordered in the providence of God that he should forget him. The divine purposes required that Joseph should obtain his deliverance in another way, and by other means.

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Brief Summary: Joseph interprets the dreams of Pharaoh's chief butler and chief baker, the dreams came to pass, the butler forgets to mention Joseph.

Outline
1 The butler and baker of Pharaoh in prison.
4 Joseph has charge of them
5 Joseph interprels their dreams
20 which come to pass as he described
23 The butler forgets Joseph

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