KJV ORIGINAL
And it came to pass at the end of two full years, that Pharaoh dreamed: and, behold, he stood by the river.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
After two full years had passed, Pharaoh had a dream. In his dream, he was standing by the river.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse introduces Pharaoh's famous dream that would lead to Joseph's rise to power in Egypt after Joseph had been forgotten in prison for two years.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Joseph's time in Egypt, where he had been imprisoned after being falsely accused by Potiphar's wife. The 'river' refers to the Nile River, which was central to Egyptian life and agriculture. Pharaoh was considered a god-king in Egyptian culture, so his dreams were viewed as having divine significance.
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