New Living Translation (NLT). This explanation is tempting, but it is perhaps scarcely probable that the proclamation should have been in any other language than Egyptian, or should have had reference to anything but Joseph's new office. Traditionally, the canal which can still be seen today - is called the Bahr Yussef the waterway of Joseph (see Map 42). During the seven years of plenty the land brought forth abundantly. The narrator gives no judgment on the fact, and we have to form our own estimate. Plainly, too, does the story read the lesson of quiet doing of the work and accepting the circumstances of the moment. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh, and went throughout all the land of Egypt." (Gen 41:46) When Joseph met his brothers it was two years into the famine following the seven years of plenty: Info and episodes Listen to us Online! General Epistles 44. It has been taken for a Hebraised Egyptian word, meaning 'Cast thyself down'; and this interpretation was deemed the most probable, until Assyrian discovery brought to light 'that abarakku is the Assyrian name of the grand vizier' (Fr. 46. First stands out, clear and full, the witness it bears to God's faithfulness, and to His sovereign sway over all events. The prevailing opinion of Egyptian experts is that it means 'Support of life.'. He was ubiquitous, personally overseeing everything for seven long years. Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. And if we understand what life here means, we shall be more covetous of spheres of diligent service than of places of shining dignity. Historical Books Joseph understood that caring for his family's spiritual needs was paramount. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. In v 28 he told Pharaoh, "God has shown Pharaoh what He is about to do. And, as you might have guessed, its one of my favorites in the entire Bible. Historical Books But occasionally, we need a little additional help. The meaning of the formidable-looking polysyllable, which Egyptian lips found easier than 'Joseph,' is uncertain. The Philosopher, the Lover & the Mourner, Introduction to the Old Testament Prophets, Amos denounces social injustice in Israel, Hosea laments the unfaithfulness of Israel, Micah decries social injustice in Israel and Judah, 39. We are also told that Jacob . Joseph In Egypt. All of this demonstrates Gods generosity toward people, especially His people. And Joseph, by not being an Egyptian born, would be all the fitter an instrument for carrying out the policy which he had suggested. The character which he had grown into was more than the trappings which Pharaoh put on him. Genesis 41:41-49. You may feel that you need to work things out on your own. Nearly a thousand years earlier, during the fourth dynasty in c.2500BC, the three great pyramids at Giza had been built by the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure. Every knee in Egypt had to bow to Joseph. Jeremiah warns of the destruction of Jerusalem, Jeremiah says idolatry will bring Judah's fall, Jeremiah prophesies the destruction of Jerusalem, Miscellaneous flashbacks to earlier times, Gedeliah is murdered & Jeremiah goes to Egypt, 43. How then can I do this great wickedness, andsin against God? (Genesis 39:9). Near the Faiyum oasis 30 miles / 50 km south of Giza, visitors can explore the pyramid complex of Amenemhat III at Hawarah, built to house the mortal remains of the pharoah who probably appointed Joseph to the top administrative post in Egypt (see Map 42). Historical Books Joseph had not only interpreted Pharaoh's dream, but had suggested a policy in preparation for the coming famine. 2And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. The prosperity and absolute power of the pharaohs was reflected in the amazing building works carried out by thousands of poorly paid labourers, slaves and skilled craftsmen. 'In the earlier days of the monarchy the country was in the hands of great feudal lords; the land belonged to them absolutely. Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Gen 41:53 - 42:38 After seven years of plenty, famine arrives in Egypt. We may note Joseph's immediate entrance upon office and his characteristic energy in it. Pentateuch Joseph is carried by the Ishmaelites into Egypt and is purchased in the slave market by Potiphar, a captain of the guard. Parshat Mikeitz continues the story of Joseph, who becomes Prime Minister of Egypt, prepares for the coming famine, and finally confronts his estranged brothers. Turn now to Hebrews 11:22. The Old Testament All of us have dreams for a bright future but the reality is that sometimes we wonder why it seems like it takes so long for them to come true. The Whole Bible Then for the next seven years, Joseph sells the grain back to the people of Egypt. Delitzsch, Hebrew Language Viewed in the Light of Assyrian Research, p. 26). Little remains at the site of On (later called Heliopolis by the Greeks), now in the northern Cairo suburb of Al Matariyyah (not the modern suburb called Heliopolis which has no connection with the ancient site). 'At present the origin of the first syllable is still doubtful, and though the latter part of the name is certainly the Egyptian n-ti-pa-ankh ("of the life"), it is difficult to say in which of its different senses the expression pa-ankh ("the life") is employed' (Sayce, ut supra, p. 213). He 'went out from the presence of Pharaoh, and went throughout all the land of Egypt.' The Gospels Genesis 41:46 says that Joseph was 30 years old when he entered Pharaoh's service. 2. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. (Psalm 50:10), If you have material needs, God is only a prayer away. No grass grew under this man's feet. Genesis 45:8 states that Joseph was made Lord of all of Pharaoh's House. 40 Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou. Minor Prophets And wherever Joseph went, the command was shouted, Kneel down! So Pharaoh put Joseph in charge of all Egypt. The Journey continues from Sinai to Moab, The Israelites defeat King Sihon and King Og, The Israelites defeat the kings of Midian, Canaan is divided among the twelve tribes, 28. Seven years of good inundations (marked by high water levels) would have produced seven years of plentiful crops; but seven years of even higher catastrophic flood levels (similar to those recorded at Semna and Kumma) would have swept away the irrigation bunds and destoyed the crops producing years of famine. Many of us have to fight our way through analogous difficulties at the outset of our career; and we are apt to lose heart and get restive when success seems slow to come, and . Whether the venture ended well or ill, we know not. He saved his people from death. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. ( Matt. Major Prophets The brothers conspire to rid themselves of Joseph, and sell him as a slave to a caravan of Ishmaelites, headed for Egypt. The Pharaoh is the fountain head, not only of honour, but of property as well. And dont be surprised if He does! Wisdom Literature How old was Joseph when he became prime minister? Paul's Letters to Galatia & Thessalonica, The risen Lord Jesus appears to his followers, Christ's Victory Parade & the New Covenant, 15. To resist temptation, to do modestly and sedulously whatever work comes to our hands, to be content to look after a jail even though we have dreamed of sun and moon bowing down to us, is the best apprenticeship for whatever elevation circumstances -- or, to speak more devoutly, God -- intends for us. Jacob and the other eleven brothers are also suffering from famine in Canaan. About two hundred and thirty years before Joseph, in c.1900BC, Pharaoh Amenemhat I had built a new capital at Itjtway in Faiyum in Lower Egypt, and only recently, Amenememhat III had embarked on building two new pyramids at Dahshur and Hawarah. And Joseph went out from Pharaoh's presence and traveled throughout Egypt. Through our dreams, for our future and family, God will often bring trials our way, not to defeat the fulfilment of our desires, but to teach us lessons that we could not learn in any other way. Gen 40:1-23 After being in detention for eleven years, Joseph successfully interprets the dreams of Pharaohs cupbearer and his chief baker. He went through major trials because God wanted to teach him valuable lessons. Only we may be very sure that a marriage in which a common faith is not a strong bond of union lacks its highest sanctity, and is perilously apt to find that difference in religious convictions is a strong separator. There is a bud or a fruit for every snowflake, and a bird's song for every howl of the storm. While we dont necessarily see this quality on outward display in his life, at the end of the book of Genesis we see that for all the harm that his brothers did to him, he was still able to forgive them because of his relationship with God and his understanding that God can use even evil for good. The first, he calls Manasseh, which means "he who causes to forget." And Joseph said, "For God hath made me to forget all my toil and all my father's house." Joseph settled his father and brothers in Egypt and gave them property in the best part of the land, the district of Rameses. Joseph gives them supplies of grain, keeps Reuben (who saved Josephs life some fourteen years earlier) as surety, and sends the other nine brothers back to Canaan. Instead, they were leftovers from the original broken loaves of bread and fish! One way of looking at the story of Joseph is to look at Joseph as a type of Christ. At seventeen years of age Joseph was sold for a slave; at thirty he was prime minister of Egypt (Genesis 37:2; 41:46). In fact, these two obelisks were originally erected at On (Heliopolis) by Pharaoh Tuthmosis III (c.1504 1450BC). The story of Joseph is one of the great dramas of the Bible. He would have collected taxes from Egypts farmers, and ensured a continuous revenue from the royal gold mines upstream in, Successful harvests in The Black Land of the, The prosperity of the Egyptian Middle Kingdom depended on the successful management of the, During the reign of Amenemhat III, exceptionally high water levels were recorded in situ on the rocks at the, Joseph recognises his half-brothers, but they dont realise who he is. Egypt under Pharaoh Amenemhat III had already been a prosperous and powerful kingdom for fifteen centuries when Joseph was appointed Vizier (Prime Minister) in c.1670BC. The lessons of this incident are plain. His ceremonial investiture with the insignia of office is true to Egyptian manners. After Joseph interpreted the dreams of Pharaoh, the king elevated him to the highest office under the crown. Joseph, Benjamin's brother was sold into slavery by his other brothers. Today, only one obelisk - one of a pair erected by Pharaoh Senusert I (c.1971 1928BC) remains at the site. He dressed him in fine linen clothing and hung a gold chain around his neck. And he practiced forgiveness demonstrating his love of God and his love of others. All rights reserved. It is abrikku which we have in Genesis, and the title applied by the people to the "seer" Joseph proves to be the one we should most naturally expect.' NLT Large-Print Premium Value Thinline Bible, Filament Enabled Edition--soft leather-look, teal, NLT Premium Gift Bible Imitation Leather, purple petals, NLT Life Application Large-Print Study Bible, Third Edition--soft leather-look, brown, mahogan, red letter (indexed), NLT Large-Print Premium Value Thinline Bible, Filament Enabled Edition--soft leather-look, pink, NLT Premium Gift Bible--soft leather-look, teal. Poetical Books Joseph was an important Egyptian official who was given the responsibility of storing and distributing food to people who were in need. Text, maps & photos (unless otherwise stated) by Chris & Jenifer Taylor 2022. Joseph entertains the brothers to a meal at his private residence. Men execute God's purposes, even when unconscious or rebellious, but are responsible, and often punished, for the acts which He uses to effect His designs. So here was a divinely sent messenger, whom it would be impiety and madness to reject. 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