And when all the land of Egypt was famished, the people cried to Pharaoh for bread: and Pharaoh said unto all the Egyptians, Go unto Joseph; what he saith to you, do.
When the famine spread across all of Egypt and the people were starving, they cried out to Pharaoh for food. Pharaoh told all the Egyptians, 'Go to Joseph. Whatever he tells you to do, do it.'
This verse shows Pharaoh completely trusting Joseph's wisdom during the severe famine, directing all his people to obey Joseph's instructions for survival.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the seven years of severe famine that Joseph had predicted through interpreting Pharaoh's dreams. Joseph had been made second-in-command over Egypt and had prepared for this crisis by storing grain during the seven years of abundance. Now, as the famine devastated the land, Pharaoh's complete trust in Joseph demonstrated how God had elevated this Hebrew slave to become Egypt's savior.
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