Joseph and Potiphar's wife

chiasm

David A. Dorsey, The Literary Structure of the Old Testament

1. a
   Joseph prospers in bondage39:1–6Yahweh is with him; master's trust
2. b
   Potiphar's wife tries to seduce Joseph39:6b–10his loyalty to Potiphar
3. c
   she falsely accuses Joseph to servants39:11–15
4. X
   CENTER: fails to seduce him, so she lays with his cloak39:16
5. c′
   she falsely accuses Joseph to her husband39:17–18
6. b′
   Potiphar believes her39:19–20Joseph's loyalty rewarded with imprisonment
7. a′
   Joseph prospers in prison39:21–23Yahweh is with him; prison master's trust