And he gathered up all the food of the seven years, which were in the land of Egypt, and laid up the food in the cities: the food of the field, which was round about every city, laid he up in the same.
Joseph collected all the food that was produced during the seven abundant years in Egypt, and he stored this food in the cities. He put the grain from the fields surrounding each city into storage in that same city.
Joseph wisely gathered and stored food during the seven years of plenty to prepare for the coming famine.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, Joseph, who had been sold into slavery by his brothers and later rose to a position of power in Egypt, interpreted Pharaoh's dreams that foretold seven years of abundant harvest followed by seven years of severe famine. Pharaoh then appointed Joseph to manage the nation's resources, tasking him with gathering and storing food during the years of plenty. This preparation was crucial for Egypt's survival and later helped sustain people from surrounding regions during the famine.
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