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Eventually, Joseph, all his brothers, and that entire generation died. But the descendants of Israel had many children. They became so numerous and strong that the land was filled with them.

The Israelites Become Slaves

Then a new king, who knew nothing about Joseph, began to rule in Egypt.

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Now Joseph and all his brothers and all that generation died,(A) but the Israelites were exceedingly fruitful; they multiplied greatly, increased in numbers(B) and became so numerous that the land was filled with them.

Then a new king, to whom Joseph meant nothing, came to power in Egypt.(C)

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And (A)Joseph died, all his brothers, and all that generation. (B)But the children of Israel were fruitful and increased abundantly, multiplied and [a]grew exceedingly mighty; and the land was filled with them.

Now there arose a new king over Egypt, (C)who did not know Joseph.

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Footnotes

  1. Exodus 1:7 became very numerous