74 The disjunctive clause formally signals closure for this episode of Joseph’s story, which will be resumed in Gen 39.
75 The spells the name of the merchants as מְדָנִים (médanim, “Medanites”) rather than מִדְיָנִים (midyanim, “Midianites”) as in v. 28. It is likely that the is corrupt at this point, with the letter yod (י) being accidentally omitted. The , , Samaritan Pentateuch, and read “Midianites” here. Some prefer to read “Medanites” both here and in v. 28, but Judg 8:24, which identifies the Midianites and Ishmaelites, favors the reading “Midianites.”
76 Heb “him”; the referent (Joseph) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
77 The expression captain of the guard might indicate that Potiphar was the chief executioner.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

Meanwhile the Midianites had sold him in Egypt to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, the captain of the guard.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Meanwhile, the Midianites sold Joseph in Egypt to Potiphar, one of Pharaoh’s officials, the captain of the guard.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Meanwhile, the Midianites sold Joseph in Egypt to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh and the captain of the guards.

NLTNew Living Translation

Meanwhile, the Midianite traders arrived in Egypt, where they sold Joseph to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, the king of Egypt. Potiphar was captain of the palace guard.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

And the Midianites sold him in Egypt to Potiphar, a court official of Pharaoh, a commander of the guard.

KJV 1900King James Version

And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh’s, and captain of the guard.

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