Bible Overview: 5. Israel’s Captivity in Egypt
Jacob moves to Egypt – When Jacob (Israel) heard that Joseph was alive, it immediately revived his spirit. God then visited Israel in a vision and said to him “fear not to go down into Egypt; for I will make of you there a great nation: I will go down with you into Egypt; and I will also surely bring you up again: and Joseph shall put his hand upon your eyes.” When Jacob arrives in Egypt, it’s a celebration of sorts for Joseph. They unite with great joy and Jacob is brought in to see Pharaoh. Jacob blesses Pharaoh and begins to establish his people in Goshen, outside of Egypt. This again is proof that it was God’s will to send Israel to Egypt that they may learn how…
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