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Joseph was 17 when he was sold into slavery (Genesis 37:2) and 30 when he stood before Pharaoh (Genesis 41:46). That makes 13 years from slavery to viceroy.

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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.


How does Joseph gain the pharaoh's favor?

Joseph was in prison in Egypt, and the Pharaohs cup bearer and the baker were in prison with him, Joseph interpreted their dreams, one was hanged and the other was freed. Later Pharaoh had a dream, and Joseph interpreted the dream, pharaoh was glad . And in Genesis chapter 40 it says Joseph was made ruler over Egypt.


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The children of Israel were enslaved in Egypt due to their increasing population and the fear of their growing influence on the Egyptian society. Pharaoh, the ruler of Egypt at the time, saw the Israelites as a threat and subjected them to harsh enslavement to control their numbers and power.


What is the connection between Egypt and the Hebrews?

The connection between Egypt and the Hebrews stems from the biblical narrative of the Israelites' enslavement in Egypt according to the Book of Exodus. The Hebrews, led by Moses, fled Egypt after experiencing centuries of oppression and emerged as a distinct community bound by their faith in one God. This event is a central theme in Jewish history and has had a profound influence on both Egyptian and Hebrew cultures.


Who was the pharaoh of Joseph?

The name Joseph is Hebrew. The Pharaoh did not give Joseph a Hebrew name, he gave him an Egyptian name, which was Zaphnathpaaneah. Genesis 41:45 And Pharaoh called Joseph's name Zaphnathpaaneah; and he gave him to wife Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On. And Joseph went out over all the land of Egypt.

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