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45 Pharaoh gave Joseph the name Zaphenath-Paneah. He also gave Asenath to Joseph to be his wife. She was the daughter of Potiphera, who was a priest in Heliopolis.[a] Everyone knew that Joseph had authority in all the land of Egypt.

46 Joseph was 30 years old when he began to serve Pharaoh, king of Egypt. Joseph then left Pharaoh's palace and he travelled all over Egypt. 47 During the seven good years, lots of food grew in the land.

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  1. 41:45 Heliopolis was a city where people worshipped the sun god. The city was also called On.