english: He was (or at least had been) the ruler of Egypt, second only to Pharaoh and yet he asks Pharaoh’s permission to do so and instead of going directly to Pharaoh, he goes to Pharaoh’s court and asks those there to speak to Pharaoh on his behalf.
non_english: Nga kaniya miingon ang anak nga babaye ni Faraon: Dad-a kining bata ug alimahan mo siya alang kanako ug ako magasuhol kanimo.