13. From one nation to another From tribe to tribe among the original inhabitants of Canaan. The expression indicates not only an unsettled, but insecure, mode of life. The patriarchs sojourned among the Amorites, Hittites, Jebusites, Philistines, Canaanites, Perizzites, and were brought into contact with other tribes, besides their abode in Egypt. read more
14. Reproved kings The allusion is specially to Pharaoh and Abimelech. Genesis 12:17; Genesis 20:3 read more
15. Anointed The “anointed” was the one set apart to a special purpose or office, whether as king, priest, or prophet, by pouring oil upon the head. In the Old Testament this anointing was a standing symbol of what we denominate, in New Testament times, the grace, gifts, and callings of the Holy Spirit. In the text it applies to the three Hebrew patriarchs. Prophets Same as anointed. So called Genesis 20:7. The word here takes its radical sense one who speaks under a divine influence. read more
16. Famine Recorded Genesis 41:54-57. Staff of bread That is, support of bread, their reliance for sustentation. This famine extended over Arabia, Palestine, Syria, and the surrounding nations. read more
17. He sent a man before them The whole story of Joseph and the famine was a link in the chain of providence for bringing the Hebrew family into Egypt, and sustaining them under the shadow of the then mightiest government of the earth till the full time should come for their settlement in Canaan. read more
18. Hurt with fetters The Egyptian laws were very severe against the crime of which Joseph was wickedly charged. “An attempt at adultery was to be punished with one thousand blows.” Delitzsch. Joseph’s punishment was much lighter. Potiphar probably doubted the story of his wife. Still, Joseph was put with the “king’s prisoners” in a “dungeon,” or pit, “bound,” as guilty of a state crime, (Genesis 39:20,) until he obtained favour of the “keeper of the prison,” and his condition was... read more
19. Until the time The trial of grace must come before the honour of reward. His word came That is, His word came to pass, as 1 Samuel 9:6. The word of the Lord The word which God revealed to him in prison and before Pharaoh. Genesis 40:12; Genesis 41:25. Tried him The meaning is, that the interpretation which Joseph gave of dreams, while in prison, must come to pass, as a test of his supernatural knowledge, before he could gain the confidence of the king and rise above his... read more
20. The king sent This was the beginning of his exaltation. It was from the pit, or dungeon, by the supreme authority. Ruler of the people Same as “king” in preceding line. read more
21. The description of Joseph’s affairs which follows is best interpreted by the history. Genesis 41:39-44. House… substance Comprehending his subjects and realm. read more
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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 105:12
12. In Psalms 105:12-24, the psalmist touches the salient points of Hebrew history from the patriarchs to Moses. Few The Hebrews, in the times of the patriarchs, numbered less than any of the seven nations who held possession of Canaan. Deuteronomy 7:7; Deuteronomy 26:5; Genesis 34:30. Strangers Same as sojourners, Psalms 105:23; Genesis 35:27 read more