‏ Genesis 47:23-24

v. 23-24: Joseph told the people that he had bought them and their land for Pharaoh, but he gave them seed to plant. He set a rule that they would keep four-fifths of the crops for themselves and give one-fifth to Pharaoh (v. 23-24 a). This arrangement helped both the king and the people survive.

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