his word came - His prophecy (Gen 41:11-20) to the officers came to pass, or was fulfilled (Jdg 13:12, Jdg 13:17; 1Sa 9:6, explain the form of speech).
the word of the Lord - or, “saying,” or “decree of the Lord.”
tried him - or, “proved him,” by the afflictions it appointed him to endure before his elevation (compare Gen 41:40-43).