An Egyptian nobleman who purchases Joseph as a palace slave. He raises Joseph respectfully, later returns home to find Joseph fleeing from his wife, and initially threatens execution before requesting a witness to resolve the dispute.
Zuleikha's defiance of household norms creates recurring friction with Potiphar's authority, culminating in direct confrontation.
Potiphar acts as a narrative observer, tracking Zuleikha's descent into obsession and intervening when court stability is threatened.
Their competing spheres of influence create indirect rivalry, with Potiphar's political survival clashing against Jacob's spiritual authority.
Though not direct allies, both characters function as stabilizing forces within their respective domains during times of crisis.
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