KJV ORIGINAL
And at the second time Joseph was made known to his brethren; and Joseph’s kindred was made known unto Pharaoh.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The second time around, Joseph finally revealed who he was to his brothers, and Pharaoh got to meet Joseph's whole family.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the biggest reveals happen on the second try.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, Stephen is delivering a defense before the Sanhedrin, recounting key events from Israel's history to demonstrate God's faithfulness. This verse draws from the Old Testament story in Genesis, where Joseph's brothers traveled to Egypt a second time during a famine, and he revealed his identity to them after years of separation and his rise to power. As a result, Pharaoh learned about Joseph's family, which led to the eventual settlement of the Israelites in Egypt.
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