And Joseph gathered up all the money that was found in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, for the corn which they bought: and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh’s house.
Joseph collected all the money that was found in Egypt and Canaan in payment for the grain that people bought. Joseph then brought all this money to Pharaoh's palace.
Joseph collected payment for grain during the famine and brought all the money to Pharaoh's treasury.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Joseph had risen to a high position in Egypt after interpreting Pharaoh's dreams about an upcoming famine, allowing him to prepare by storing grain during years of abundance. During the famine, people from Egypt and Canaan purchased this grain, and Joseph collected the money from these sales as part of his administrative duties. This action strengthened Pharaoh's economic control and ensured the survival of the region.
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