בראשית, פרק מ״א, פסוק ל״ז

After hearing the proposed solution and political plan, the Egyptian leadership embraces the message completely. This acceptance is driven by a combination of logical persuasion, practical benefits, and personal ambitions. The court's agreement covers both the interpretation of the dreams and the practical advice that follows [ספורנו, ביאור שטיינזלץ]. The immediate trust in the interpretation stems from how perfectly it aligns with every detail of the dreams, carrying the urgent realization that these events are about to unfold very soon. This trust is further strengthened by the chief cupbearer's earlier testimony regarding the accuracy of past interpretations [רד״ק].

Beyond the logical appeal, the explanation has a profound physical and emotional impact on the king. The intense anxiety from the dreams had left him feeling as though his very limbs had come apart, a distress that the local magicians could not cure. Yet, the moment he hears the explanation, his body instantly returns to normal, bringing him immense relief [פענח רזא].

The practical advice pleases the king because it offers significant benefits to him, his senior officials, and the entire nation [רבנו בחיי]. For the ruler, the plan promises massive economic profit and ensures that he will maintain immense political power throughout the years of famine [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. He is highly enthusiastic about the strategy, even though it appears to serve the speaker's own interests, as the proposal seems to hint at a self-appointment to the newly created role [שפתי כהן].

The unanimous agreement among the royal advisors stems from their own personal motives. Each minister mistakenly assumes that he will be chosen as the discerning and wise man tasked with managing the national economy in the coming years. Driven by this ambition, they all happily support the initiative [ביאור שטיינזלץ].