God's providence surrounds every human need, offering a refuge for those who have no one else to rely on. He actively steps in for the helpless, performing actions that are deeply connected. People who have been robbed and exploited by others find justice through Him [מצודת ציון, ביאור שטיינזלץ], and those bound in chains have their knots untied as He sets them free [מצודת דוד]. There is a profound difference between God's care and the actions of an earthly king. A human ruler might release someone from a dungeon but take no responsibility for the person's survival afterward. God, however, operates with perfect completeness. He first frees the captives, then executes justice by punishing those who wrongly imprisoned them, and finally provides bread so the newly freed individuals do not starve [מלבי״ם, מאירי].
Beyond individual care, this divine support unfolds on a national and historical scale in every generation, particularly for the Israelites. God brings justice upon those who oppress them during the Babylonian exile, provides them with food just as He did in the wilderness, and releases them from the captivity of exile [רד״ק]. In this broader view, captivity is not always a physical cell; it can also represent being trapped in times of deep trouble and hardship [מאירי].
These acts of divine justice and provision are vividly brought to life in the story of Joseph. When Potiphar's wife tried to seduce Joseph and threatened him with imprisonment, he refused her advances, expressing his deep trust that God is the one who frees prisoners [תורה תמימה]. Joseph's life illustrates how God weaves all these actions together into one master plan. God first executed justice regarding Joseph's negative reports about his brothers, setting in motion the events that led to his sale. This very sale ultimately positioned Joseph to provide bread for his starving father and brothers during a severe famine. To bring this divine plan to its conclusion, God released both the chief cupbearer and Joseph himself from the prison walls [אלשיך].