And it came to pass at the end of two full years, that Pharaoh dreamed: and, behold, he stood by the river.
After two full years had passed, Pharaoh had a dream. In his dream, he was standing by the river.
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
In the biblical narrative, Joseph had been wrongfully imprisoned in Egypt after being sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, where he served as a trusted servant before his downfall. While in prison, he accurately interpreted dreams for Pharaoh's cupbearer and baker, but the cupbearer forgot to mention him to Pharaoh for two full years as promised. This verse sets the stage for Pharaoh's own dreams, which would soon intersect with Joseph's life and lead to his dramatic elevation in Egypt.
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