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How did Joseph become a governor in Egypt according to the bible?
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According to The Bible Joseph was sold by his brothers to some traders going to Egypt. Joseph was later sold to Potiphar the captain of the palace guard. Joseph find favour with Pharaoh when he interprets a dream of pharaoh's. Pharaoh is pleased with Joseph and makes him governor of all Egypt.
You can read the story in Genesis chapt 37 - 40
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Who became the governor of Egypt?
Joseph
When Joseph became a governor in Egypt who was the secretary of Joseph?
The Bible does not discuss the names of Joseph's entourage.
What did Joseph brothers do to get rid of him?
Joseph was a governor in Egypt, only the Pharaoh was above him. So he could put anyone in prison.
How was josephs family treated when they arrived in Egypt?
As Joseph was the governor of Egypt, second in power to pharaoh, his family were treated royally.
Where did Joseph travel to?
According to Matthew 2:13-15, Joseph traveled to the land of Egypt.
When and how did the Jews become slaves in Egypt?
According to Jewish chronology, the slavery began in (or around) 2350 BCE.
How long after joseph died did the hebrews become slaves in egypt?
22 years.
How werw Joseph and his brother reunited?
After Josephs brother sold him to traders , he was sold as a slave in Egypt. But as god was with him he had great wisdom. So he interpreted Pharaohs dream and so pleased was Pharaoh with Joseph that he made him Governor of Egypt. Then as the famine did come after seven years of plenty. The brothers came seeking for food in Egypt. This is how Joseph was reunited with his brothers.
The Hebrew ancestor who according to the Bible first settled in Egypt was?
Genesis 47 details Joseph's settlement of the Israelites in Egypt.
Why did joseph's family become slaves in Egypt?
They didn't, only Joseph became a slave, he became a slave beacause his brother Simion sold him to slave dealers, and they took him to Egypt where the Pharaoh bought him.
How long was Joseph in Egypt?
Joseph was either in prison for twenty years or in Egypt for twenty years. But I think it was Joseph in Egypt for twenty years.
Where did Mary and Joseph live after their marriage?
Nazareth, I think.they lived in Egypt for many years then returned to nazerethAnswerAfter marriage, before Jesus was born, Joseph and Mary lived in; Judea according to Matthew. orGalilee according to Luke
