Who led the Israelites into Egypt?

Answer 1

According to the Biblical account . . .

The temporary migration to Egypt, to escape the famine in Canaan, was led by Jacob, the patriarch of the clan, just as you'd expect. Although he was elderly and frail at the time, the migration was certainly the result of his decision, and if he hadn't wanted it to happen, they would not have gone. The actual labor of loading the wagons, was handled by his 11 sons. There were less than 80 members of the family at that point in their history, and Joseph was already in Egypt.

Answer 2

Actually Moses lead the children from Egypt, and then Joshua took over and lead the people to the promised land.

Another answer:More than 400 years prior to the Exodus, when Joseph's father, his brothers and their families went to Egypt fromCanaan because of the famine in the land (and Joseph's benevolent manipulation), it was Israel (Jacob) himself who "led" them. See Genesis chapters 45 and 46.

Answer 3

No Israelites went "into Egypt". Jacob and his extended family migrated there to

escape the raging famine in Canaan, on the ionvitation of his son Joseph, who

had done OK for himself since his own arrival in Egypt several years earlier.

When they migrated to Egypt, they numbered a total of 70 individuals. As the

family of Jacob, who had been given the additional name"Israel" several years

earlier, they were, literally and technically, the "family of Israel". But outside of

their own homeland, they were still called "Hebrews" ... a term of derision as far

as Egypt was concerned.

Answer 4

Joseph's father, Jacob, led the Israelites into Egypt (Genesis ch.45-46) as Joseph had requested (Genesis 45), and with God's tacit agreement (Genesis 46:2-4). See also:

Why did the Israelites go to Egypt?

More about Joseph

Answer 5

The aged Patriarch, Jacob, assisted by his grown children (Genesis 46).See also:
Why were the children of Israel in slavery?
Why did the Israelites move to Egypt?

What happened to the Hebrews in Egypt?