Exo 1:7 | MHM | STEP | v. 7 : After Joseph and his brothers died, the Israelites grew very quickly. They became fruitful, increased greatly, and became very strong. The land was filled with them, especially the area of Goshen (v. 7 ). This sudden growth happened mostly after Joseph’s death, as God made their numbers a protection for them. This increase fulfilled God’s promise to make Abraham’s descendants a great nation (Gen. 15:5 ). Even when God’s promises seem delayed, they are always fulfilled in the end (Hab. 2:3 ). Jesus said that a grain of wheat must die to produce much fruit, just as Joseph’s death led to Israel’s growth (John 12:24 ).

‏ Exodus 1:7

v. 7: After Joseph and his brothers died, the Israelites grew very quickly. They became fruitful, increased greatly, and became very strong. The land was filled with them, especially the area of Goshen (v. 7 ^a). This sudden growth happened mostly after Joseph’s death, as God made their numbers a protection for them. This increase fulfilled God’s promise to make Abraham’s descendants a great nation (Gen. 15:5 ^b). Even when God’s promises seem delayed, they are always fulfilled in the end (Hab. 2:3 ^c). Jesus said that a grain of wheat must die to produce much fruit, just as Joseph’s death led to Israel’s growth (John 12:24 ^d).