Genesis 40:22

22 But the chief baker he hanged as Joseph had interpreted to them.

Genesis 40:22 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 40:22

But he hanged the chief baker
The is, he ordered him to be hanged; because, as the same Targum says, he consulted to kill him (Pharaoh): as Joseph had interpreted to them;
the events as to both answered to the interpretation Joseph had given of their several dreams.

Genesis 40:22 In-Context

20 And it happened [that] on the third day, [which was] Pharaoh's birthday, he made a feast for all his servants. And he lifted up the head of the chief cupbearer and the head of the chief baker in the midst of his servants.

21 And he restored the chief cupbearer to his cupbearing [position]. And he placed the cup in the hand of Pharaoh.

22 But the chief baker he hanged as Joseph had interpreted to them.

23 But the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph, but forgot him.