Joseph in Prison for Kids: Bible Story & Printables
The story in a nutshell
In prison, Joseph served the chief butler and the chief baker of the king of Egypt, and each of them dreamed a dream. Joseph asked, "Do not interpretations belong to God?" and told the butler that within three days Pharaoh would restore him unto his place, and he asked the butler to make mention of him unto Pharaoh. It came to pass as Joseph had interpreted, but "did not the chief butler remember Joseph, but forgat him."
Read it: Genesis 40:1–23
Memory verseGenesis 40:8
Big ideasGiving God the credit · Serving where you are
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the story of Joseph in Prison in the Bible?
You can read it in Genesis 40:1–23.
What is the story of Joseph in Prison about?
In prison, Joseph served the chief butler and the chief baker of the king of Egypt, and each of them dreamed a dream. Joseph asked, "Do not interpretations belong to God?" and told the butler that within three days Pharaoh would restore him unto his place, and he asked the butler to make mention of him unto Pharaoh. It came to pass as Joseph had interpreted, but "did not the chief butler remember Joseph, but forgat him."
What can kids learn from Joseph in Prison?
Big ideas to teach: Giving God the credit, Serving where you are.