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Was Joseph son of Jacob who went to Egypt a real person in history?
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Yes, he is shown in the Egyptian written documents
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How big was Jacob's family when they went to Joseph in Egypt?
Jacob's family consisted of 70 people when they went to Joseph in Egypt, as mentioned in Genesis 46:27.
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What caused Jacob to take his family to Egypt?
Jacob took his family to Egypt to reunite with his son Joseph, who had become a powerful ruler in Egypt. There was a severe famine in the land, and Joseph had urged his family to come to Egypt where there was food and shelter available.
Which of the sons of Jacob went to Egypt to spread his descendants?
Jacob and his entire family went to Egypt (Genesis ch.45-46).
What Hebrew became prime minister of Egypt?
Joseph (son of Jacob)
Was Jacob the first Hebrew to settle in Egypt?
No, technically Joseph was the first.
How many exiles went down to Egypt with Jacob in 1700 BC?
When Jacob went to Egypt it was because of a famine in the land of Canaan where he and his family lived. They were not exiles. Jacob had twelve sons, one of which was Joseph who was sold into slavery by his brothers and he was taken to Egypt. He was favored by God over time and became the second in Command under Pharaoh in Egypt. Jacob sent his other sons to Egypt to buy wheat so they would not starve. Eventually Joseph was made known to his brothers and so Joseph invited his father, Jacob and his brothers and their families to come to Egypt and live. Jacob and his sons and their families in total who went to Egypt were seventy persons.
Which of jacob's sons ended up being sold into slavery in Egypt?
Joseph
Who was the son of Jacob that was second in command of Egypt?
Jacob's 11th son was Joseph, who was sold into slavery to the Egyptians. After much tribulation in his life he was promoted to second in command under Pharaoh.
Who put Joseph son of Jacob into jail?
In Egypt Joseph was put in jail, due to the false accusations by the wife of Pautefer.
Who was Jacob's son who was captured and taken to Egypt?
Joseph was the one, among Jacob's twelve sons, who was sold into servitude in Egypt (Genesis ch.37). See also:More about JosephGod's providence for Joseph
When did Jacob move to Egypt?
1876 BC Abraham birth: 2166 BC Isaac birth (when Abe was 100): 2066 BC Jacob birth (when Isaac was 60): 2006 BC Jacob's Migration (when he was 130): 1886 BC Joseph's age at the time: 37 (17 when sent to Egypt as a slave; 30 when raised to 2nd in the land; 7 years of plenty + 2 years of famine = 37) Here are a few references in support. There are more: Gen 21:2; 25:26; 27:28; 45:6; 47:9; 50:22 TIM
