Year not stated · Egypt and Exodus

A new king enslaves Israel

A new king arose over Egypt who did not know Joseph and set taskmasters over Israel, who built the store cities Pithom and Raamses (Exodus 1:8-11). Scripture gives no year for the enslavement's start.

📖 Exodus 1:8–10

8Then a new king, who did not know Joseph, came to power in Egypt. 9“Look,” he said to his people, “the Israelites have become too numerous and too powerful for us. 10Come, let us deal shrewdly with them, or they will increase even more; and if a war breaks out, they may join our enemies, fight against us, and leave the country.”

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Sources: Scripture — Exodus 1:8-14
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