Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph.
Then a new king came to power in Egypt who didn't know anything about Joseph.
This verse tells us that a new Egyptian ruler took power who had no knowledge of Joseph or his history with Egypt.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, Joseph, an Israelite, rose to a position of great influence in Egypt by interpreting Pharaoh's dreams and managing the country through a severe famine, which allowed his family to settle there safely. Generations later, as the Israelite population grew, a new Pharaoh came to power who had no knowledge of Joseph's past services and the benefits he brought to Egypt. This shift marked the beginning of hardship for the Israelites, leading to their enslavement as the new ruler viewed them as a threat.
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