Acts 7:11
A famine and great suffering came over all the land of Egypt and Canaan. Our fathers found no food.
Psalm 105:16
Furthermore, he called for a famine on the land: he broke the whole staff of bread.
Genesis 41:54-57
The seven years of famine began, just as Joseph had said. There was famine in every other country, but there was food throughout Egypt.
Genesis 42:5
Israel's sons left with the others who were going to buy grain. This is because there was also famine in Canaan.
Genesis 43:1
The famine was extremely bad in the land.
Genesis 45:5-6
Dear brothers, do not be sad or angry with yourselves that you sold me. God sent me ahead of you to save lives.
Genesis 45:11
I will provide for you in Egypt. For there will be five more years of famine. Then you, your family, and all who belong to you will not lose all that you have.'
Genesis 47:13-15
The famine was so severe that there was no food anywhere. The people of Egypt and Canaan became weak with hunger.