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
This verse marks a crucial turning point in Israel's history, likely occurring several generations after Joseph's death when his contributions to Egypt had been forgotten. The new pharaoh represents a dynasty change in Egypt, possibly referring to the expulsion of the Hyksos rulers (who may have been more favorable to the Israelites) and the rise of native Egyptian dynasties around 1550 BC. This sets the stage for the oppression of the Israelites that would eventually lead to their enslavement.
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