Genesis 40
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Genesis 40:20-23

20On the third day it was Pharaoh’s birthday, so he gave a feast for all his servants. He “lifted up” the head of the chief cupbearer and the head of the chief baker in the midst of his servants.

21He restored the chief cupbearer to his former position so that he placed the cup in Pharaoh’s hand,

22but the chief baker he impaled, just as Joseph had predicted.

23But the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph – he forgot him.

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