Abram goes down into Egypt
Genesis 12:10–20Famine brings Abram into Egypt.
Places of Scripture · Northeastern Africa
Egypt · Mizraim
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Egypt appears from the family of Ham through the patriarchs, Joseph, Israel’s bondage and Exodus, the flight of the young Jesus, and later historical contacts. Each period must be studied separately.
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Joseph is exalted
Genesis 41:37–57Joseph becomes ruler under Pharaoh and prepares for famine.
Israel departs from Egypt
Exodus 12:29–42The LORD brings the children of Israel out after the Passover.
The young Jesus is taken into Egypt
Matthew 2:13–15Joseph obeys the warning and remains until Herod’s death.
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