Pharaoh and the Cupbearer

This illustration shows an Egyptian pharaoh seated on his throne while a royal cupbearer stands beside him holding a tray with a ceremonial cup. The ruler’s worried expression and raised hand suggest a moment of concern in the Joseph narrative, when Pharaoh is troubled and his servant remembers Joseph’s ability to interpret dreams. Egyptian garments, headdresses, throne room drapery, and palace service details make the scene useful for Bible story lessons about God’s providence, Joseph in Egypt, Pharaoh’s dreams, and the cupbearer’s testimony before the king.