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Acts 7:12-22
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Acts 7:12-22
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Jacob heard that there was still grain in Egypt, so he sent his sons—our ancestors—to buy some.
13
The second time they went, Joseph revealed his identity to his brothers, and they were introduced to Pharaoh.
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Then Joseph sent for his father, Jacob, and all his relatives to come to Egypt, seventy-five persons in all.
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So Jacob went to Egypt. He died there, as did our ancestors.
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Their bodies were taken to Shechem and buried in the tomb Abraham had bought for a certain price from Hamor’s sons in Shechem.
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“As the time drew near when God would fulfill his promise to Abraham, the number of our people in Egypt greatly increased.
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But then a new king came to the throne of Egypt who knew nothing about Joseph.
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This king exploited our people and oppressed them, forcing parents to abandon their newborn babies so they would die.
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“At that time Moses was born—a beautiful child in God’s eyes. His parents cared for him at home for three months.
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When they had to abandon him, Pharaoh’s daughter adopted him and raised him as her own son.
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Moses was taught all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and he was powerful in both speech and action.
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[a].
Other manuscripts read Joseph was recognized by his brothers.
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