God reminded the cupbearer about Joseph (vv. 9-13). Since the time had come for Joseph to be delivered from prison and given a throne, God prodded the cupbearer’s memory so he could recall what had happened to him in prison. His report about Joseph’s abilities to understand dreams was exactly what Pharaoh wanted to hear. The fact that Joseph was called a Hebrew (v. 12) didn’t bother Pharaoh, because Semitic people were accepted in Egypt and even promoted to hold important positions in the government. Certainly Pharaoh would recall the dramatic events involving the baker and the cupbearer.