Matthew Poole and continuators on Genesis 41:43
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Genesis41:43
43 And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had : and they cryed before him, Bowe the knee : and he made him ruler over all the land of Egypt.
In the Kings second Chariot, that he might be known and owned to be the next person to the King in power and dignity. Compare 2 Chron. 35. 24. Esth. 6. 8. and 10. 3. Dan. 5. 29.
They commanded all that passed by him or came to him to shew their reverent respect to him in this manner. Compare Esth. 3. 2. Others tender father, to signifie that he was to be owned as the father of the Countrey, because by his prudence and care he had provided for them all and saved them from utter ruine.
Marginal references: Or, tender father: Heb. Abrech.
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