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They migrated there with Jacob because of famine. After the death of Joseph, a new dynasty enslaved them.
It was part of God's plan, since Egypt would be the "iron furnace" (Deuteronomy 4:20) in which the Israelites would be smelted, removing the dross, and would grow into a nation ready to receive God's Torah.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 7y agoBecause of famine (Genesis ch.46).It was in Egypt that the Israelites grew into a nation, ready to receive God's Torah.
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Do Arabs or Jews live in Egypt?
The overwhelming majority of Egypt is Arab. There used to be a small minority of Jews in Egypt, but they are basically gone now. Most Egyptian Jews live in Israel today.
Who lived in Ancient Egypt besides Egyptians?
The Jews
Where did the Jews go after the destruction of the Second Temple?
Egypt
What did the Jews eat in Egypt as slaves?
the slaves built the pyramids and the palaces where the pharos lived.
What is the migration of the Jews from Egypt called?
Exodus or The Exodus.
Is it true Passover marks their independence of the Jews from the Romans?
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Do Arabs or Jews live in Egypt?
The overwhelming majority of Egypt is Arab. There used to be a small minority of Jews in Egypt, but they are basically gone now. Most Egyptian Jews live in Israel today.
Why is Egypt important to the history of Judaism?
only sinai important for the Jews but it is Egypt area . but Egypt is talked in the bible, but it is not mean this is holy country for the Jews .
When the Pharaoh took control in Egypt the Jews became...?
The Jews became slaves.
Who is the person that lead the Jews out of Egypt?
Moses.
Does Egypt practice Judaism?
Egypt is a Muslim nation. Very few Jews live there.
Commemorates the exodus of Jews out of Egypt?
Feast Of The PassOver
Who lived in Ancient Egypt besides Egyptians?
The Jews
Where did the Jews go after the destruction of the Second Temple?
Egypt
Mesopotamia and who else lead Jews out of Egypt?
Moses
Who is the person who led the Jews out of Egypt?
moses
What did the Jews eat in Egypt as slaves?
the slaves built the pyramids and the palaces where the pharos lived.
