Gen 41:46 | MHM | STEP | Genesis 41:46-57: The Famine in Egypt and Canaan This passage describes how Joseph, at thirty years old, begins his work as the ruler under Pharaoh. He manages the collection of food during the seven years of plenty and wisely stores up grain for the coming famine. Joseph’s family grows as he has two sons, and he gives them names that express how God has helped him forget his past suffering and be fruitful even in a difficult land. When the famine arrives, it affects not only Egypt but also the surrounding countries. Because Joseph had prepared, Egypt has food, and people from everywhere come to buy grain from him. This story shows God’s wisdom in preparing for hard times and faithfully using opportunities. v. 46 : Joseph is thirty years old when he begins to serve Pharaoh and travels throughout Egypt to organize the work ( v. 46 ).

‏ Genesis 41:46

Genesis 41:46-57: The Famine in Egypt and Canaan

This passage describes how Joseph, at thirty years old, begins his work as the ruler under Pharaoh. He manages the collection of food during the seven years of plenty and wisely stores up grain for the coming famine. Joseph’s family grows as he has two sons, and he gives them names that express how God has helped him forget his past suffering and be fruitful even in a difficult land. When the famine arrives, it affects not only Egypt but also the surrounding countries. Because Joseph had prepared, Egypt has food, and people from everywhere come to buy grain from him. This story shows God’s wisdom in preparing for hard times and faithfully using opportunities.

v. 46: Joseph is thirty years old when he begins to serve Pharaoh and travels throughout Egypt to organize the work (v. 46 ^a).