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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.

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Was sold into slavery in bible?

Genesis 37:28 Then there passed by Midianites merchantmen; and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmeelites for twenty pieces of silver: and they brought Joseph into Egypt


What is the book of Genesis about?

The book of genesis is about the creation, Abraham and Isaac, it is about Noah and the flood. It is also about Jacob and Joseph in Egypt.


What years did Joseph of the Bible live?

Traditional chronology places Joseph's lifetime from 1561 BCE (his birth), to 1451 BCE (his death). Non-traditional opinions place him at an earlier time. See also:TimelineWhy was Joseph important?1) It was thanks to him that our ancestors (Jacob and his family) survived the famine (Genesis ch.46 and ch.50).2) He was the only person from the time of Jacob until Moses who experienced prophecy in any form. (Joseph had prophetic dreams. Genesis ch.37.)3) Joseph was viceroy in Egypt (Genesis ch.41); and it was thanks to him that the nation of Egypt survived the famine.4) During the long sojourn of the Israelites in Egypt, Joseph took steps to preclude them from assimilating (Genesis 46:31-34).5) Jacob considered Joseph the most worthy of his sons (Genesis 37:3 and 49:26); and he was deemed important enough to comprise two of the twelve Israelite tribes (Genesis 48:3-5).6) He was the ancestor of Joshua (1 Chronicles ch.7).7) Joseph was steadfast in withstanding temptation (Genesis ch.39).See also:God's providence for JosephJacob and Joseph


Where did Jesus hide from Herod?

God warned Joseph in a dream to take Mary and Jesus to Egypt to avoid the wrath of Herod.


What is the perimeter of Egypt?

60,769km long around the whole perimeter

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How did Joseph die in the Bible?

Joseph died in the Bible at an old age in Egypt, after living a long and prosperous life.


How long after joseph died did the hebrews become slaves in egypt?

22 years.


Where Mary and Joseph fled after Jesus' birth?

Joseph was warned in a dream to take the young child and his mother and flee to Egypt untill he hears from God again. (Matthew 2.13) So "the holy family" that fled to Egypt, were Joseph and Mary and Jesus.


When was Joseph in the Land of Egypt - film - created?

Joseph in the Land of Egypt - film - was created in 1932.


Who was the pharaoh when Joseph was in Egypt?

I do not believe there is any reliable source of information that names the pharaoh of Egypt when the man known as Joseph was in Egypt.


How many brothers of Joseph visited him in Egypt after he became the prime minister of Egypt?

Ten brothers visited Joseph in Egypt, Benjamin did not go.


What is the duration of Joseph in the Land of Egypt film?

The duration of Joseph in the Land of Egypt - film - is 1.33 hours.


Where did Joseph govern land?

Joseph governed the land of Egypt.


What caused Jacob to take his family to Egypt?

Joseph went to Egypt as a slave. Jacob's other sons came to Egypt because of famine in their homeland. In Egypt they were assured of land and food by Joseph who was now second in charge of the land.


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 are the release dates for Joseph in the Land of Egypt - 1914?

Joseph in the Land of Egypt - 1914 was released on: USA: 1 February 1914