To imprison his princes at will,This verse is part of a summary of Israel's history. Specifically, it is talking about when Joseph was elevated to leadership in Egypt. We know he was put in charge of the land, to prepare it for the coming famine.
That he might teach his elders wisdom.
However, we don't think much about how he had the power of justice. It appears that he made examples of some leaders who were doing wrong, to better train them in what they should be doing instead. He provided object lessons, to guide those under him in proper behavior. Doesn't God do the same with us, at times? Punish one, so that others can learn from the example?
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