And all countries came into Egypt to Joseph for to buy corn; because that the famine was so sore in all lands.
During the widespread famine, foreign peoples travel to Egypt seeking grain from Joseph's stores.
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Traditionally attributed to Moses · c. 13th century BC · The Pentateuch — Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy — is traditionally attributed to him
And all countries came into Egypt to Joseph for to buy corn; because that the famine was so sore in all lands.
During the widespread famine, foreign peoples travel to Egypt seeking grain from Joseph's stores.
55And 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.
56And the famine was over all the face of the earth: And Joseph opened all the storehouses, and sold unto the Egyptians; and the famine waxed sore in the land of Egypt.
57And all countries came into Egypt to Joseph for to buy corn; because that the famine was so sore in all lands.